In 1948, he moved to New York City, where he eventually created Persephone and opened his own school.
His father was Afghani, his mother Italian, and he was born in Seattle. As a ballet student, he met his future partner Gerald Arpino. In 1948, he moved to New York City, where he eventually created Persephone and opened his own school. For 10 points -- name this performer who began an internationally renowned ballet company in New York named for him.
His father was Afghani, his mother Italian, and he was born in Seattle.
Robert {Joffrey} or Abdullah {Joffa} Bey Khan