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Ballet dancer Frederick Ashton's interpretive skill can be credited to his intense desire to connect with others and to seek reassurance. His mimicry, flexibility and impersonation distinguished him from other dancers. Ashton could at once invoke beauty, danger, romance and alienation. This talent made up for a restrictive childhood and enabled him to develop life-long friendships.
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Leon Danielian (1920-1997) was not suited to be a premier danseur noble in the traditional sense, but was able through technical skill and through a flair for the theatrical to play some princely roles. His repertory extended in all directions in time, and Spanish themes were recurring ones. He filled prestigious positions in the ballet field, especially as teacher and director.
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Dancer Benjamin Zemach fostered many distinct but understated innovations in ballet and modern dance. He drew the Hebraic tradition into the art, and advanced the popularity and prestige of Jewish dance companies such as the Habima. Although important, Zemach's work remains largely unrecognized because of his very broad range of involvement, both artistically and geographically.
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