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.
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine (born Haiti) is a professional ballroom dancer based in New York City. He currently competes in the American Rhythm division with Liana Churilova and is ranked first in the United States.