Val Caniparoli

Val Caniparoli
Val Caniparoli
Born
Val Caniparoli

Renton, Washington (US)
Occupation(s)Choreographer, Principal character dancer with San Francisco Ballet

Val Caniparoli is an American ballet dancer and international choreographer.[1] His work includes more than 100 productions for ballet, opera, and theater for over 50 companies,[2] and his career as a choreographer progressed globally even as he continued his professional dance career with the San Francisco Ballet.[3]

He joined the San Francisco Ballet as a dancer in 1973.[4] He was appointed to the position of principal character dancer with the San Francisco Ballet by Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson in 1987.[5][6][7]

  1. ^ "Nevada Ballet Theater Presents American Masters". Vegasnews.com. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Jeter, Gerry (18 November 2011). "5 Questions with Choreographer Val Caniparoli (Part 1)". California Literary Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  3. ^ Smith, Sid (April 17, 2012). "Val Caniparoli returns with a new work for Joffrey Ballet". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  4. ^ Glackin, William (March 23, 1999). "Program Five pays tribute to S.F. Ballet choreographer". Sacramento Bee.
  5. ^ "Principal Character Val Caniparoli". Val Caniparoli Official Bio. San Francisco Ballet. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  6. ^ Flatow, Sheryl (April 30, 1995). "Critic's Voice Dance: Becoming Ballet". San Francisco Focus.
  7. ^ Crain, Vicki. "Dancin' Feats". Windy City Times.com. Retrieved January 23, 2013.