Janet Collins, OblSB (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was an African American prima ballerina, choreographer, and teacher. She performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television. [ 1 ]

Janet Collins (born March 7, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died May 28, 2003, Fort Worth, Texas) was an American ballet dancer and choreographer, acclaimed for the beauty of her dancing on the Broadway stage.

Today we are honored to share a glimpse into the life of a crucial figure in ballet history, Janet Collins. Ms. Collins was an accomplished and acclaimed dancer and choreographer who broke the color line with the Metropolitan Opera in 1951 when she made her debut as the leading dancer in the Met’s production of “Aïda.”

2014年3月3日 · In 1951 Janet Collins became the first black prima ballerina to perform with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York City, New York. As such she broke one of the last major color barriers in classical ballet.

2018年5月21日 · Janet Collins broke the color barrier in classical ballet when she became the first black prima ballerina to become a permanent member of New York's Metropolitan Opera. Luckily the sensational and exquisite dancer persevered after finding as …

Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was a ballerina, choreographer, and teacher who performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television. She was the first African American prima ballerina with the Metropolitan Opera and a pioneer for Black dancers in professional ballet.

2003年5月31日 · Janet Collins, prima ballerina of the Metropolitan Opera House in the early 1950's and one of a very few black women to become prominent in American classical ballet, died on...

2021年2月9日 · At only 5’2” tall, Janet Collins was a wisp of a woman who commanded a riveting presence on the ballet stage. Despite unrelenting discrimination against African Americans she became a towering figure in the world of ballet because of her pluck and persistence, but above all due to her talent.