his autobiography. Honors and awards 1991 Sonja Loew Award, for Excellence in the Arts 1994 National Governors' Association, for Distinguished Service to the Arts 1995 Capezio Dance Award for Achievement in Dance and Contributions toward Public Awareness of Dance in America 1997 Dance Magazine Award 1998 Dance/USA Honors 2005 May - Juilliard Centennial Medal 2008 Dance Masters of America Annual Award 2008 Vasterling Award, for Artistic Vision and Excellence Honorary degrees: doctor of fine arts Wheaton College Franklin Pierce College Northeastern University University of Massachusetts Amherst Juilliard The Boston Conservatory References External links Bruce Marks Interview Bruce Marks by Bill Ernst Ballet West West Pointe - Ballet West Utah History Utah History Encyclopedia, Ballet West - by Cherie N Willis Charleston CVB Ballet legend Bruce Marks celebrates in CBT's Latest masterpieces of Dance Scottie Theatre Ballet Alert The King of Crossover crosses back - A conversation with Bruce Marks by Alexandra Tomalonis Curriculum Bruce Marks Encontro Internacional de Dança de Goiás, Jan 2011 1936 births Living people Artists from New York City American male ballet dancers New York City Ballet principal dancers New York City Ballet Diamond Project choreographers Prix Benois de la Danse jurors Artistic directors