science | March 04, 2026

Janet Collins - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Janet Collins net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! American choreographer, ballerina, and dance teacher. She was the first black Metropolitan Opera ballerina. Janet Collins Fellowship is named after her. It aims to support young dancers in their journey to success. In this article, we will discover how old is Janet Collins? Who is Janet Collins dating now & how much money does Janet Collins have?

NameJanet Collins
First NameJanet
Last NameCollins
OccupationDancer
BirthdayMarch 7
Birth Year1917
Place of BirthNew Orleans
Home TownLouisiana
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
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Janet Collins Biography

Janet Collins is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on March 7, 1917 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She opened the door for the Met to hire the African-American singer She paved the way for African-American singer Marian Anderson to be hired by the Met..

She joined the Benedictine Order after her retirement. Janet Collins Fellowship was established by her cousin to support aspiring ballet dancers.

Despite her struggles with racism and being often hindered in her work, she was able to tour with her original choreography which was highly respected.

Janet Collins Net Worth

Janet is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Janet Collins's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

She started dancing at age four, and was recognized for her performances in Broadway shows Aida, Carmen, Out of This World, and Cole Porter.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeDancer
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HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Janet Collins Dating?

According to our records, Janet Collins is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Janet Collins’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Janet Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Janet Collins celebrates birthday on March 7 of every year.

Why is Janet Collins important?

Janet Collins broke color barriers in the 1950s when she became the first African American prima ballerina and one of the very few prominent black women in American classical ballet. Collins was born on March 17, 1917 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How old was Janet Collins when died?

86 years (1917–2003)

Did Janet Collins get married?

Collins was married briefly but had no children. A memorial service is scheduled for June 13 in Fort Worth.

Did Janet Collins have any siblings?

In failing health, she moved to Fort Worth from Seattle in 2000 to be closer to her brother, Ernest Patrick Collins, who survives her, as does her sister, Betty Wilkerson of Pasadena, Calif. Janet Collins died in 2003 at the age of 86, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Who is a prima ballerina?

“Prima ballerina literally translates to “first principal dancer” from Italian and, in the United States, is better known as someone who is a female principal dancer. These dancers are the best in their companies who perform the lead roles in ballets, along with their male counterparts”.

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