Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1943 Bourg en Bresse, France |
| Occupation | dancer, choreographer, teacher |
| Years active | 1954–present |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia McBride |
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux (born 9 April 1943, in Bourg en Bresse, France) is a French ballet dancer and instructor. He is currently the artistic director at the Charlotte Ballet and the Chautauqua Institution.
At 14, Bonnefoux joined the Paris Opera Ballet, and became a star dancer at age 21. Under the direction of George Balanchine, Bonnefoux became a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet.[1]
He has served twice as the President of the Jury at the Prix de Lausanne (2005 and 2007).
He, his wife Patricia McBride, and two children reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Wild Fruit | José Manzana | |
| 1955 | Les Diaboliques | Le jeune De Gascuel | Uncredited |
| 1956 | Les carottes sont cuites | Ded Boyer / Boyeski | |
| 2001 | Violette et Mister B. | Himself |
References[]
- ^ "School of Dance – Artistic Director". Ciweb.org. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
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External links[]
Categories:
- Ballet teachers
- New York City Ballet principal dancers
- New York City Ballet Diamond Project choreographers
- Ballet choreographers
- Paris Opera Ballet étoiles
- Choreographers of New York City Ballet
- Living people
- 1943 births
- Dance in North Carolina
- Ballets by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux