Patricia McBride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patricia McBride
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McBride in Balanchine's Jewels, 1967
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| Born | August 23, 1942 |
| Occupation | Ballerina, teacher |
| Years active | 1959–1989 |
| Spouse(s) | Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux |
| Children | Melanie Bonnefoux-DeCoudres, Christopher Bonnefoux |
| Awards | Kennedy Center Honors, 2014 |
Patricia McBride, born on August 23, 1942, is a famous ballerina. She danced for almost 30 years with the New York City Ballet. Patricia joined the New York City Ballet in 1959. By 1961, she became a principal dancer, which means she was one of the main performers. She was the youngest principal dancer in the company's history! She performed many roles, including some created just for her by famous choreographers like George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.
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Dancing with the New York City Ballet
Patricia McBride danced with the New York City Ballet for three decades. During this time, many special dance parts were made just for her.
Roles created by George Balanchine
The famous choreographer George Balanchine created many roles for Patricia. Some of these include:
- Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Colombine in Harlequinade
- The main ballerina in Rubies
- Parts in Who Cares?, like "The Man I Love" and "Fascinatin' Rhythm"
- Swanilda in Coppélia
- The paper ballerina in The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Roles created by Jerome Robbins
Another important choreographer, Jerome Robbins, also created roles for Patricia. These include parts in:
- Dances at a Gathering
- In the Night
- The Goldberg Variations
- The Four Seasons
- Opus 19/The Dreamer
In 1979, Patricia also danced in Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. This ballet was based on a play from 1670.
Awards and Recognition
Patricia McBride has received special honors for her amazing dance career.
Retirement and special performance
On June 4, 1989, the City Ballet held a special performance just for her. This event took place at the New York State Theater in New York City. It was a way to celebrate her retirement from dancing.
Kennedy Center Honors
On December 7, 2014, Patricia McBride was given the Kennedy Center Honors. This is a very important award. It celebrates people who have greatly contributed to American culture through the performing arts.
Working with Charlotte Ballet
Today, Patricia McBride is still involved in the world of dance. She works as the Associate Artistic Director at Charlotte Ballet. She is also a Master Teacher there, helping to train new dancers.
About her personal life
Patricia McBride lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her husband, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, is also a dancer and dance teacher. They have two children, Melanie Bonnefoux-DeCoudres and Christopher Bonnefoux.
