Armitage began her professional career in 1973 as a member of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, Switzerland, a company directed by George Balanchine and Patricia Neary that was rooted in the Balanchine aesthetic and devoted exclusively to his repertory.
Armitage began her professional career in 1973 as a member of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, Switzerland, a company directed by George Balanchine. Armitage began her professional career in 1973 as a member of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, Switzerland, a company directed by Patricia Neary. This Patricia Neary was rooted in the Balanchine aesthetic. This Patricia Neary was devoted exclusively to his repertory.