Affectionate-Ape t1_jab7698 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:08 AM Reply to comment by SatansMoisture in TIL American ballet dancer Tanaquil Le Clercq contracted polio at age 27 in 1956 and was confined to a wheelchair. Le Clercq began studying with George Balanchine at age 12 and married him at age 23. When she was 15, Balanchine choreographed a dance for a polio benefit which presaged her illness. by WonderWmn212 Yes. Exactly like that. Permalink Parent 3
Affectionate-Ape t1_jab7698 wrote
Reply to comment by SatansMoisture in TIL American ballet dancer Tanaquil Le Clercq contracted polio at age 27 in 1956 and was confined to a wheelchair. Le Clercq began studying with George Balanchine at age 12 and married him at age 23. When she was 15, Balanchine choreographed a dance for a polio benefit which presaged her illness. by WonderWmn212
Yes. Exactly like that.