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Celia Franca
2007Feb, 19

Celia Franca

Celia Franca, English-Canadian dancer and director, founded the National Ballet of Canada (b. 1921)
Celia Franca (25 June 1921 – 19 February 2007) was a co-founder of The National Ballet of Canada (1951) and its artistic director for 24 years.

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