Miami City Ballet on Instagram: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDWARD VILLELLA // Today, we celebrate the life and contributions of a true dance icon. Edward Villella has left an indelible mark on the world
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Ballet legend Edward Villella goes from stage favorite in NY-influenced works to beloved teacher – New York Daily News
![Ballet legend from Bayside choreographs a must-see, magical skating ballet--premiering Oct. 24 at Chelsea Piers NYC | Bayside, NY Patch Ballet legend from Bayside choreographs a must-see, magical skating ballet--premiering Oct. 24 at Chelsea Piers NYC | Bayside, NY Patch](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/20140122/2013/10/raw/b404cae55f807889d92f13a39b6f63e6.jpg)
Ballet legend from Bayside choreographs a must-see, magical skating ballet--premiering Oct. 24 at Chelsea Piers NYC | Bayside, NY Patch
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