Villella, Edward, 1936-

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Melissa Hayden in George Balanchine's ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Melissa Hayden and the ensemble in George Balanchine's ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with an unidentified partner in George Balanchine's ''Bugaku.''

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Violette Verde in Lew Christensen's ballet ''Con Amore.''

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Anna Aragno in ''Dance of the Athletes'' as part of the CBS television series ''Festival of Lively Arts for Young People.''

Portrait of Edward Villella, taken for The Christian Science Monitor

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Sizamme Farrell in ''Jeux.''

Photo of Edward Villella and Violette Verdy performing in La Source

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Violette Verdy in ''La Source.''

Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet performs with Violette Verdy in ''La Source.''