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Carmen de Lavallade, a pioneering dancer and choreographer who broke racial barriers, died at 94.
Carmen de Lavallade, a trailblazing dancer, choreographer, and actress who broke racial barriers in American dance, has died at 94 in Englewood, New Jersey, after a brief illness.
A key figure in modern dance, she performed with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theater, and the Metropolitan Opera, and appeared in films like *Carmen Jones*.
She was married to fellow artist Geoffrey Holder for nearly 60 years and taught at Yale School of Drama, mentoring stars including Meryl Streep.
Honored with the Kennedy Center Honors and other accolades, she remains a pivotal influence on American theater and dance.
Carmen de Lavallade, una bailarina y coreógrafa pionera que rompió las barreras raciales, murió a los 94 años.