Arnold Spohr
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| Arnold Spohr | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1923 Rhein, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | April 12, 2010 (aged 86) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Occupation | Former Artistic Director of Royal Ballet of Canada |
| Years active | 1958-1988 |
| Height | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Former groups | Winnipeg Ballet |
| Dances | Spohr Gala |
Arnold Theodore Spohr, CC (December 23, 1923 – April 12, 2010)[1] was a Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, and artistic director.
Spohr was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan. From 1945 to 1954, he danced with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and was the artistic director of the company from 1958 to 1988, during which time he brought the company to international fame.
In 1970 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 2003. In 2000, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba.
Spohr died on April 12, 2010 of chronic kidney disease in a Winnipeg long-term care centre at the age of 86.[2]
[edit] Notes
- An Instinct for Success: Arnold Spohr and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet by Michael Crabb
[edit] References
- ^ "Obituary". The Globe and Mail. 2010-04-14.
- ^ Michael Crabb (April 12, 2010). "Spohr helped make Royal Winnipeg Ballet world class". Toronto Star. http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/theatre/article/793881--arnold-spohr-86-helped-make-winnipeg-ballet-world-class. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
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