Age, Biography and Wiki
Merrill Ashley (Linda Michelle Merrill) was born on 2 December, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S., is an American ballet dancer. Discover Merrill Ashley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Linda Michelle Merrill |
| Occupation |
ballet dancer
répétiteur |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
2 December, 1950 |
| Birthday |
2 December |
| Birthplace |
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous ballet dancer with the age 73 years old group.
Merrill Ashley Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Merrill Ashley's Husband?
Her husband is Kibbe Fitzpatrick (m. 1974)
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| Husband |
Kibbe Fitzpatrick (m. 1974) |
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Merrill Ashley Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Merrill Ashley worth at the age of 73 years old? Merrill Ashley’s income source is mostly from being a successful ballet dancer. She is from United States. We have estimated Merrill Ashley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
ballet dancer |
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Timeline
Linda Michelle Merrill (born December 2, 1950), known professionally as Merrill Ashley, is an American former ballet dancer and répétiteur.
Linda Michelle Merrill was born on December 2, 1950, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Rutland, Vermont.
She started ballet at age seven.
In 1964, at thirteen, she entered the School of American Ballet full-time with a scholarship.
She joined the New York City Ballet in 1967, was promoted to principal dancer in 1977, and retired in 1997.
She is one of the last dancers to have worked with George Balanchine, and coaches his works since she stopped performing.
She joined the New York City Ballet in 1967, making her debut as a corps dancer in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
As there was another dancer named Linda Merrill, she performed under the stage name Merrill Ashley.
She was promoted to soloist in 1974 and principal dancer in 1977.
Ashley was known for her speed.
She was one of the last dancers to have worked with George Balanchine, and created two lead roles for him, in Ballo della Regina and Ballade.
Balanchine also revived The Four Temperaments and Square Dance for her.
Ashley also originated roles in Robbins' Requiem Canticles, Robbins' and Tharp's Brahms/Handel and Martins' Fearful Symmetries.
Other Balanchine ballets she was known for include Concerto Barocco, Donizetti Variations, Gounod Symphony and Chaconne.
Outside of the New York City Ballet, Ashley toured with Jacques d'Amboise's troupe around the US and with her own group, Merrill Ashley and Dancers, in Hawaii.
She also performed Paquita and The Sleeping Beauty with the Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet (now the Birmingham Royal Ballet).
In 1974, Ashley married Kibbe Fitzpatrick, a United Nations linguist.
Her book, Dancing with Balanchine, was published in 1984.
Ashley retired from the New York City Ballet in 1997, shortly before she turned 47, after 30 years of dancing.
She was the longest-serving dancer at New York City Ballet at the time.
She remained in the company as a teaching associate until 2008, then went freelance to coach Balanchine ballets in other companies.
The documentary The Dance Goodbye follows her ten years after she retired dealing with injuries sustained during her dance career.
