Frederic Franklin, sometimes called "Freddie", was a British-American ballet dancer, choreographer and director.
15 Facts About Frederic Franklin
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Frederic Franklin began his career in 1931 at the Casino de Paris with Josephine Baker.
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In 1938 Frederic Franklin joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo where he was premier danseur until 1952.
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In 1949, Frederic Franklin went on a concert tour in South Africa.
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In Japan, Frederic Franklin was able to bring together Swan Lake with the help of Japanese children.
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However, the Slavenska-Frederic Franklin Ballet had begun to experience extreme financial difficulties.
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The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo's 1957 season was extremely special because it was the 20-year anniversary as well as Frederic Franklin's last show with them.
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In 1952, Frederic Franklin co-founded the Slavenska-Frederic Franklin Ballet with Mia Slavenska and a few years later he became the co-director of the Washington Ballet, and then the co-founder and artistic director of the National Ballet of Washington, DC.
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In 2005, Frederic Franklin was featured in the documentary film Ballets Russes, recounting his years with the famous company.
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Into his 90s, Frederic Franklin continued to perform with American Ballet Theatre, appearing in mime roles such as the Friar in Romeo and Juliet, Madge in La Sylphide, and the Prince's Tutor in Swan Lake.
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Frederic Franklin died from pneumonia in New York City at the Weill Cornell Medical Center on 4 May 2013.
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Frederic Franklin was survived by his partner of 48 years, William Haywood Ausman, and his brother, John Franklin.
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In 1984, Frederic Franklin was honored with a Laurence Olivier Award for his staging of a Creole-themed Giselle starring Virginia Johnson at Dance Theatre of Harlem.
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Frederic Franklin received the Dance Magazine Award in 1985 and the Capezio Dance Award in 1992.
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On 16 November 2004 Frederic Franklin was appointed a Commander of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.