About Peter Schaufuss
Born 1949. Peter Schaufuss is a Danish choreographer, ballet dancer, dancer and ballet master.
Peter Schaufuss (born 1949) is a Danish ballet dancer, director and choreographer.
Biography He is the son of ballet dancers Frank Schaufuss (1921–1997) and Mona Vangsaae (1920–1983).
Schaufuss trained at the Royal Danish Ballet School from age seven, and then joined the Royal Danish Ballet.
He was artistic director of the English National Ballet 1984 to 1990, and Berlin Ballet from 1990 to 1994. From 1994 to 1995, he was artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet.
Schaufuss owns Rose Theatre, The Basement Theatre and Saint Stephen's Theatre in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
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Who is Peter Schaufuss?
Danish ballet dancer and choreographer
When was Peter Schaufuss born?
Peter Schaufuss was born on 26 April 1949 in Copenhagen.
What is Peter Schaufuss's occupation?
Peter Schaufuss is a choreographer, ballet dancer, dancer and ballet master.
What nationality is Peter Schaufuss?
Peter Schaufuss is Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Schaufuss. https://biography.guide/peter-schaufuss/
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