Gelsey Kirkland is best known for being a Dancer. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA on December 29, 1952. Gelsey is turning 72 this year. American ballerina known for her lead roles in productions of The Firebird and The Nutcracker.
Gelsey Kirkland is an American ballerina. Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age fifteen, at the invitation of George Balanchine. She was promoted to soloist in 1969 and principal in 1972. She went on to create leading roles in many of the great twentieth century ballets by Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Antony Tudor including Balanchine’s revival of The Firebird, Robbins’ Goldberg Variations, and Tudor’s The Leaves are Fading.
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Facts
| Real Name: | Gelsey Kirkland |
| Profession: | Dancer |
| Nationality: | American |
| Date Of Birth: | December 29, 1952 |
| Age (as of 2024): | 71 years old |
| Birth Place: | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Born In: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac: | Dragon |
Gelsey Kirkland was born in 1950s.
Personal
At age fifteen, she became a member of the New York City Ballet. Gelsey Kirkland attended University of Melbourne Faculty of VCA and MCM, School of American Ballet. You can also learn about Gelsey Kirkland’s dating history at CelebsCouples.
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
Height
At the age of 71, Gelsey Kirkland’s height is 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm cm) or approximately 1.55 m meters or 61 inches inches.
| Height: | 5 ft, 1 in |
| Height (meters): | 1.55 m m |
| Height (centimeters): | 155 cm cm |
| Height (inches): | 61 inches in |
According to CDC, the average American height for men is 5′ 9″ inches (175 cm or 69 inches) and 5′ 4″ inches (162 cm or 64 inches) for women.
Fact: People lose a total of 1-3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) in height as they age, and women generally losing more than men. Height loss is more rapid after age 70.
Weight
| Body Build: | Slim |
| Weight (pounds): | Under review lbs |
| Weight (kilograms): | Under review kg |
| Weight (stone): | Under review stone |
Gelsey Kirkland is a member of famous people who are known for being a popular 71 year old, Dancer, born in December, in the year 1952, with zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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