MARCELLA CORVINO was well known in the dance world for her marvelous costumes. She was born and raised in New York City. Coming from a family of milliners, she had her own hat shop in Brooklyn during the 1940's. As a photographer of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, she met dancer Alfredo Corvino and they were married in 1947. In 1957, after having two children, she accepted the job of administrator of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School, a post she held until 1968 when the school closed after two years at its new location at Lincoln Center. Her association with the Met Opera continued for two more years as she worked in the Patrons' Subscription Department. Simultaneously, in 1968, she and her family realized a long-time dream. They created and opened their own school in the heart of New York's Theater District, The Dance Circle. For the next 25 years, The Dance Circle became a haven for the city's dance community; providing excellent dance training, affordable rehearsal space and a sane environment in which to practice their craft. Responsible for furthering the careers of many talented dancers, Marcella Corvino was a much loved mentor, an expert costumer and an excellent cook!
She was the beloved wife of ballet master, Alfredo Corvino and the loving mother of dance instructors Andra and Ernesta. Sister of Carryl and the late Philip. She was a guiding light to all who knew her.
She was the beloved wife of ballet master, Alfredo Corvino and the loving mother of dance instructors Andra and Ernesta. Sister of Carryl and the late Philip. She was a guiding light to all who knew her.
MARCELLA CORVINO was well known in the dance world for her marvelous costumes. She was born and raised in New York City. Coming from a family of milliners, she had her own hat shop in Brooklyn during the 1940's. As a photographer of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, she met dancer Alfredo Corvino and they were married in 1947. In 1957, after having two children, she accepted the job of administrator of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School, a post she held until 1968 when the school closed after two years at its new location at Lincoln Center. Her association with the Met Opera continued for two more years as she worked in the Patrons' Subscription Department. Simultaneously, in 1968, she and her family realized a long-time dream. They created and opened their own school in the heart of New York's Theater District, The Dance Circle. For the next 25 years, The Dance Circle became a haven for the city's dance community; providing excellent dance training, affordable rehearsal space and a sane environment in which to practice their craft. Responsible for furthering the careers of many talented dancers, Marcella Corvino was a much loved mentor, an expert costumer and an excellent cook!
She was the beloved wife of ballet master, Alfredo Corvino and the loving mother of dance instructors Andra and Ernesta. Sister of Carryl and the late Philip. She was a guiding light to all who knew her.
She was the beloved wife of ballet master, Alfredo Corvino and the loving mother of dance instructors Andra and Ernesta. Sister of Carryl and the late Philip. She was a guiding light to all who knew her.
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