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 North Carolina Dance Theater 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, his wife Patricia McBride, and two children reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.
References
- ↑ "School of Dance – Artistic Director". Ciweb.org. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
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