Was Leon Danielian or Arlene Francis one of the first American male dancers to achieve international recognition?
Leon Danielian Leon Danielian (31 October 1920 – 8 March 1997) was an American ballet dancer, teacher, choreographer, and educator. As guest artist with ballet companies around the world, he became one of the first American male dancers to achieve international recognition.
Daniel Eaton (figure skater) Daniel Eaton (born March 26, 1992) is an American ice dancer. With former partner Alexandra Aldridge, he is the 2014 Four Continents bronze medalist, a two-time (2012, 2013) World Junior bronze medalist, the 2012 JGP Final bronze medalist, a two-time U.S. national junior champion and 2010 Novice National Ice Dance Champion. Danielle Thomas and Daniel Eaton became partners, 2015. Their competitive season placed them first at the Ice Challenge, Graz, Austria, first at Mid-Western Sectionals and sixth at their US Championship. Season 2016 began with first place finish at the Lake Placid International Ice Dance Championship and second place finish at the First Annual Dance Chicago competition.