Patricia McBride
Patricia McBride | |
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McBride in Balanchine's Jewels, 1967 | |
| Born | August 23, 1942 |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina, teacher |
| Years active | 1959–1989 |
| Spouse | Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux |
| Children | Melanie Bonnefoux-DeCoudres, Christopher Bonnefoux |
| Awards | Kennedy Center Honors, 2014 |
Patricia McBride (born August 23, 1942) is a ballerina who spent nearly 30 years dancing with the New York City Ballet. McBride joined the New York City Ballet in 1959. She became a principal in 1961, becoming the company's youngest principal. She danced with the company for 30 years, including roles created for her by choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.