Allegra Kent

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<p><strong>Allegra Kent</strong>, legendary ballerina and muse of George Balanchine and Joseph Cornell, was a dancer at New York City Ballet for over thirty years. There she danced in dozens of major roles, many of them in ballets created especially for her by Balanchine. A former teacher at Barnard College, Allegra is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including her autobiography, <em>Once a Dancer . . . </em>, and her first book for children, <em>Ballerina Swan</em>. She lives in New York City.</p>