Reese, Gail (1946–)
Reese, Gail (1946–)
American modern dancer. Born Aug 13, 1946, in Queens, NY.
Made professional debut in Cleo Quitman's concert troupe, then danced with Talley Beatty's company where she was acclaimed for The Road of the Phoebe Snow and Come and Get the Beauty of It Hot; danced with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York City, performing in his A Lark Ascending (1972), Mary Lou's Mass, and Blues Suite, among others.
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