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Ballet icon Patricia McBride comes full pirouette

Patricia McBride is being honored by the Kennedy Center for her artistic dedication.

Aired 11/06/2014 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Ballet icon Patricia McBride comes full pirouette

Clip: 11/6/2014 | 7m 12s

Patricia McBride is being honored by the Kennedy Center for her artistic dedication.

At 18, Patricia McBride became the youngest principal dancer ever in legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s company. Now, McBride, herself a mentor, teacher and co-director of the vibrant Charlotte Ballet, is being honored by the Kennedy Center for her artistic dedication. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Aired 11/06/2014 | Rating NR

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