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Mel Tomlinson is an American ballet dancer, modern dancer, and minister. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He began his dance training at the age of nine at the North Carolina School of the Arts. He went on to study at the School of American Ballet in New York City and the Joffrey Ballet School.
Tomlinson has performed with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and the New York City Ballet. He has also appeared in numerous television specials and films, including the Academy Award-winning film The Turning Point.
In addition to his dance career, Tomlinson is an ordained minister and has served as a pastor at several churches in the United States. He is also a motivational speaker and has written several books on faith and spirituality.
Tomlinson has been married to his wife, Linda, since 1982. They have two children. As of 2021, Mel Tomlinson's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As |
Mel Alexander Tomlinson |
| Occupation |
Ballet dancer, modern dancer, minister |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January 1954 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Date of death |
February 5, 2019, |
| Died Place |
Huntersville, North Carolina |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Mel Tomlinson Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mel Tomlinson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mel Tomlinson worth at the age of 65 years old? Mel Tomlinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Ballet dancer. He is from United States. We have estimated
Mel Tomlinson's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Ballet dancer |
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Timeline
Tomlinson later lived in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a dance teacher and director of The Hallelujah Dance Corps at St. Paul Baptist Church. He died on February 5, 2019 at the age of 65.
Tomlinson was openly gay. He was diagnosed with HIV in the 1990s and developed AIDS. On December 8, 1998 Tomlinson was admitted into the House of Mercy, a ministry of the Catholic Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, North Carolina that assists people in the final stages of AIDS. Shirley Stowe, director of nursing at the House of Mercy, expected Tomlinson to die within six months after being admitted. He made a slow recovery and was eventually released from the house on September 10, 2000.
In 1983, Tomlinson received the first annual North Carolina Prize for outstanding work in the visual or performing arts. In 1987 Tomlinson retired from New York City Ballet, having reached the rank of soloist, and moved back to North Carolina to join the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He came out of retirement to dance as a principal dancer for the North Carolina Dance Theatre under the direction of Salvatore Aiello. In 1991 he left North Carolina Dance Theatre and joined Boston Ballet as a principal dancer and master teacher in the CITYDANCE program, dancing with the company until 1994. Tomlinson also taught at Boston Conservatory of Music, Harvard University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the School at Greensboro Ballet, and Charlotte Ballet.
Tomlinson began his professional dance career as a principal dancer with Agnes de Mille Heritage Dance Theater, which was founded at the North Carolina School of the Arts. In 1974 Tomlinson moved to New York City to join Dance Theatre of Harlem, choosing the company after also receiving invitations from Joffrey Ballet and Boston Ballet. He was promoted to soloist with Dance Theatre of Harlem, performing in Manifestations, Swan Lake, and Scheherazade. He later took leave from Dance Theatre of Harlem to join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; dancing in Pas de Duke and The Time Before the Time After. Tomlinson joined the New York City Ballet in 1981; at the time the only African-American dancer at the company. He made his debut at New York City Ballet on November 27, 1981 in George Balanchine's Agon, dancing with Heather Watts.
Tomlinson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and grew up in the Chavis Heights public housing neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh. He began dancing while a student at Fred J. Carnage Junior High School, taking lessons from Betty Kovach. In the 1960s he attended the segregated John W. Ligon Senior High School, where he studied dance and gymnastics. He went on to earn a B.F.A. in dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Mel Alexander Tomlinson (January 3, 1954 – February 5, 2019) was an American dancer and choreographer. At the time of his debut with the New York City Ballet in 1981, he was the only African-American dancer in the company. Ballet choreographer Agnes de Mille referred to Tomlinson as "the most exciting black dancer in America."
