Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux (born 9 April 1943, in Bourg en Bresse, France) is a French ballet dancer and instructor. He is the former artistic director of the Charlotte Ballet and the Chautauqua Institution.

Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Born (1943-04-09) 9 April 1943 (age 81)
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
  • teacher
Years active1954–present
SpousePatricia McBride
ChildrenMelanie Bonnefoux-DeCoudres, Christopher Bonnefoux

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

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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

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  1. ^ "School of Dance – Artistic Director". Ciweb.org. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.

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