In 1971, when George Tomal and Joseph Carow choreographed the first New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker, they added fouettés and challenging pointework for Clara to match Brown's skills.
[1] Brown performed as Clara on the opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse with other stars such as Edward Villella in the role of Cavalier.
[2] In 1973, Edward Villella choreographed Shenandoah Pas de Deux for New Jersey Ballet, he selected Brown to dance with him in that duet.
Brown later joined American Ballet Theatre in 1979 performing corps, soloist, and then principal roles.
[3] After seven years with ABT, Brown shifted her career to Broadway musical, film and television.