Peter Wright (dancer)

Peter Wright
Born (1926-11-25) 25 November 1926 (age 97)
EducationLeighton Park School
Bedales
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, choreographer, director
Years active1940s–present
Spouse
(m. 1954; died 2007)

Sir Peter Wright CBE (born 25 November 1926) is a British ballet teacher, choreographer, director and former professional dancer. He worked as a choreographer and as the artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, a classical ballet company based in Birmingham, England.[1] On retiring from the company in 1995, he was bestowed the honorary title of director laureate of the company.

  1. ^ Trucco, Terry (14 January 1989). "Sadler's Wells Ballet to Quit London Next Year". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 December 2010.