Curiosidades

A gifted dancer, Jacques d'Amboise has been recognized as one of the most outstanding American dancers of his time.

Began ballet lessons at 7 years of age. At 15 years of age he became a member of the New York City Ballet, and, at 17 years of age he became a principal dancer.

His wife, Carolyn d'Amboise, was a ballerina.

Jacques d'Amboise is the father of four children - two sons, George and Christopher, and twin daughters, Charlotte and Catherine - all of whom learned ballet as young children.

His first choreographed ballets for the New York City Ballet in 1963.

Has received many honors for his contribution to the arts education of young people. Among them are: the 1990 MacArthur Fellowship, the Capezio Award, the Producer's Circle Award for public service, the Governor's Award for outstanding contributions to art and culture, and the distinguished Paul Robeson Award for Excellence in the Field of the Humanities.

Was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Boston College in 1986.

He danced in many stage shows on Broadway in New York.

Father-in-law of Terrence Mann.

Father of Charlotte d'Amboise and Christopher d'Amboise.

He was of Irish and French-Canadian descent.

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1998 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C.

He was the 1st male principal ballet dancer of the New York City Ballet.

His parents were Georgette d'Amboise, a nurse's aide, and Patrick Ahearn, an elevator operator.

Great uncle of professional wrestler Ashley d'Amboise.

Burial Details Unknown.