Nehemiah Kish

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Nehemiah Kish
Born
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNational Ballet of Canada School
OccupationBallet dance
TitlePrincipal dancer, the Royal Ballet
Term2004-

Nehemiah Kish is an American ballet dancer, a principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London since he joined the company in 2010.

Early life

Kish was born in Caro, Michigan.[1]

Career

Kish first trained in gymnastics and jazz dance, before changing to ballet. He joined the National Ballet of Canada School aged 13 and graduated into the company in 2001, being promoted to principal in 2005. In 2008, Kish joined the Royal Danish Ballet as a principal dancer. In 2010, he joined the Royal Ballet, also as a principal.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Nehemiah Kish & Christina Michanek: Becoming James & Sylph". BalletBag. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Nehemiah Kish". ROH. Retrieved 16 October 2014. Kish was born in Michigan