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Juliet Seignious
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Juliet Seignious ( born Geri Seignious ) is a self-taught African-American dancer and painter. Life Juliet Seignious was born and grew up in Harlem as Geri Seignious. Although Juliet was accepted into the New York High School of Music and Art (later renamed Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts), she decided to attend the High School of Performing Arts (of Fame fame). After graduating with honors and entertaining offers from Martha Graham as well as the New York City Ballet, Juliet became one of the founding members of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and it was here that her interest in African American history was peaked. According to Juliet, "working with Alvin was an extremely moving and visual experience." In this context, Juliet first thought of expressing thoughts, emotions and history in paintings. Before moving in this direction, however, she went on to dance in Broadway, Hollywood and several countries abroad Awards Special Exhibition - The Lab Gallery in New York City, 2006 Merit Award - Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 2006 Second Place - Juried Art show at Pen and Brush Gallery, 2006 
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