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Person Place Thing
Person Place Thing

Ballet enthusiasts Denise Jackson and Ashley Wheater

By Randy Cohen
Published November 1, 2024 at 10:30 PM EDT
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Photo courtesy of Belinda Broido

Two generations of Joffrey Ballet. Denise Jackson began as an apprentice in 1968 and soon became a principal dancer. When she retired, New York City declared Denise Jackson Day. Ashley Wheater joined the company in 1985 and was named artistic director in 2007. They’re both overdue for a ticker-tape parade and both on the show this week to tell us about rehearsals, Robert Joffrey and a 1956 station wagon.

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