Background
Sr., Anthony James Dowell was born on February 16, 1943 in London. Son of Arthur Henry and Catherine Ethel D.
Sr., Anthony James Dowell was born on February 16, 1943 in London. Son of Arthur Henry and Catherine Ethel D.
Studied with, June Hampshire student, Royal Ballet School.
Dancer, Covent Garden Opera Ballet, 1960; dancer, Royal Ballet, 1961-1978; principal dancer, Royal Ballet, since 1966; assistant to director, Royal Ballet, 1984-1985; associate director, Royal Ballet, 1985-1986; artistic director, Royal Ballet, since 1986; producer, Swan Lake for Royal Ballet, 1987; guest artist, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, 1977-1979.
Created: dance roles in ballets The Dream, 1964, Monotones, 1965, Jazz Calendar, 1968, Shadowplay, 1967, Enigma Variations, 1968, Meditation, 1971, Anastasia, 1971, Triad, 1972, Pavane, 1973, Manon, 1974, Four Schumann Pieces, 1975, A Month in the Country, 1976, Contre Dances, 1979, Winter Dreams, 1991. Appeared in: film Valentino. Guest artist: National Ballet Canada, 1979, 81.
