Mel Alexander Tomlinson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Mel Tomlinson was an influential American dancer and choreographer, known for being the first African-American dancer in the New York City Ballet upon his debut in 1981. Celebrated by ballet choreographer Agnes de Mille as "the most exciting black dancer in America," Tomlinson performed with prominent companies like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Boston Ballet. Later in life, he pursued a degree in theology and became an ordained Baptist minister, reflecting his diverse interests and contributions beyond the dance world.

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Meaning of the name - Mel

Honey, pleasant, dear, beloved

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January 3, 1954 Facts

Generation Group

Mel Alexander Tomlinson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Place of Birth: Raleigh

Place of Death: Huntersville

Educated At: University of North Carolina School of the Arts | John W. Ligon Middle School | Carolina University of Theology

Occupation: choreographer

Employers: University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.