♪ >>> carmen taught us how to replenish our souls. she taught us survival. and revival. every one of her students loves her. >> well-said, meryl streep. that's oscar-winning actress meryl streep talking about one of her teachers from the yale school of drama who became a kennedy center nominee. carmen de lavallade broke barriers in dance and brought tears to the eyes of band leaders like duke ellington. michelle miller so lucky she joined de lavallade. i so agree with meryl streep. i love everything about this woman. >> you instantly fall in love with this woman. thank you for giving me this point in my career. i simply adored carmen de lavallade. we met up with her at the baryshnikov arts center in new york city where she demonstrated