Edward Villella

Edward Villella
Villella in 1997
Born (1936-10-01) October 1, 1936
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, Choreographer

Edward Villella (born October 1, 1936) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He is frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer of ballet at the time. He has won numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts.