American Ballet Theatre Performs in the East Room
In this photograph two members of the American Ballet Theatre dance a pas de deux or duet during a performance of Aaron Copland's "Billy the Kid" on a temporary stage in the East Room of the White House on May 22, 1962. The performance was part the State Dinner held in honor of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Ivory Coast and hosted by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
- Photographer
- George F. Mobley
- Date of Work
- May 22, 1962
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- White House Historical Association