In addition to being a glamorous movie star and eventual Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly was an ardent supporter of the arts. Following her tragic death in 1982, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA was founded as a tribute to her legacy. Today, Princess Grace award winners receive various amounts of money in the ballpark of $25,000 each. The foundation has announced its 2015 honorees. The dance recipients are:
Lani Dickinson, Dominican University of California/Along King LINES ballet BFA
Babatunji Johnson of Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Emilie Leriche of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Courtney Celeste Spears of Ailey II
Harper Watters of Houston Ballet
Ching Ching Wong of Northwest Dance Project
Dance honoraria recipient:
Cassandra Trenary of American Ballet Theatre
Choreography recipients:
James Gregg, for Whim W’him
Joshua Manculich, for the Big Muddy Dance Company
Congratulations to so many talented dancers!
Photos from left: by Jordan Matter; by Quinn B. Wharton, both courtesy of Princess Grace Foundation-USA
