Ashley Tuttle is an American

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actress and dancer who is best known for her role in the musical '' Movin' Out'', which earned her a

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nomination in the category of "Best Performance by a Featured Actress".

Biography

Tuttle was first active in dance, joining the

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company

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at age 16 and later becoming a principal dancer in 1997. She remained a prima ballerina with A.B.T. for 17 years. In 2000 Tuttle joined the Twyla Tharp Dance Company while still also remaining a member of the American Ballet Theatre. In 2003, Tuttle made her

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in '' Movin' Out'', a stage production of

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's music, as Judy. She was nominated for a Tony Best Featured Actress in a Musical. On May 22, 2011, Tuttle received an honorary doctorate of humanities degree from

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. Tuttle also teaches ballet classes at Mark Morris Dance Group, Usdan Center, and Barnard College.

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External links

Joy in the Morning
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