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Loretta Abbott

1933–2016

United States

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Loretta Agatha Abbott (March 1, 1933 – May 6, 2016) was an American educator, dancer, choreographer, singer, director, dance captain, and actress. She was an early member and foundation builder for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Having worked with the Clark Center for the Performing Arts from 1959 to 1989, Abbott was a co-founder of Clark Center NYC, set up to honour the legacy of the organization.

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