Robert Weiss
American ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director of Carolina Ballet
About Robert Weiss
Born 1949. Robert Weiss is a ballet dancer, choreographer and ballet director.
Robert Weiss is an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and Artistic Director of Carolina Ballet. He began his professional career at age 17 joining the New York City Ballet under George Balanchine, eventually becoming a Principal Dancer sometime prior to 1977. Balanchine created several roles for him, including Ballo della Regina. Weiss remained with the New York City Ballet for 16 years. Weiss then became the founding Artistic Director of Carolina Ballet in 1997 where he has remained to this day.
Artistic credits Notable choreography credits include: Messiah Carmen The Kreutzer Sonata Romeo & Juliet Stravinsky's Clowns Don Quixote
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American ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director of Carolina Ballet
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Robert Weiss was born on 1 March 1949.
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