Bruce Marks
Bruce Marks was born in New York City, New York, United States on January 23rd, 1937 and is the Dancer. At the age of 87, Bruce Marks biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Bruce Marks is an American dancer who has appeared in ballet and modern dance.
He continues to work as a choreographer, mentor, and educator, as well as a tireless promoter of the art form.
Early years
Bruce Marks, a native of New York City, began his studies at the New York High School of Performing Arts at the age 13 and, when he was 14, he played the young boy in Pearl Lang's Ironic Rite. (Later Rites) He performed with Pearl Lang's company for a decade, including roles in Lang's And Joy Is My Witness, Nightflight, Apasionado, Black Marigolds, and Shira. Marks continued his studies at Brandeis University (1954-1955) and The Juilliard School (1955–1956), where he worked with Margaret Craske, Alfredo Corvino, Mattlyn Gavers, and Antony Tudor, who later became his mentor.
Personal life
Marks married Toni Lander, a Danish ballerina with whom he had three sons, Erik Antony, Adam Christopher, and Kenneth Rikard. Marks married painter, stage designer, and writer Paul Fiumedoro after Lander died in 1985. Both of them reside in south Florida, where Marks is currently working on his autobiography.
Honors and awards
- 1991 Sonja Loew Award, for Excellence in the Arts
- 1994 National Governors' Association, for Distinguished Service to the Arts
- 1995 Capezio Dance Award for Achievement in Dance and Contributions toward Public Awareness of Dance in America
- 1997 Dance Magazine Award
- 1998 Dance/USA Honors
- 2005 May - Juilliard Centennial Medal
- 2008 Dance Masters of America Annual Award
- 2008 Vasterling Award, for Artistic Vision and Excellence