Background
Aponté, Christopher Bennedettey was born on May 4, 1950 in New York City. Son of German and Anna (Perez) Aponté.
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Christopher Bennedettey Aponté
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Education
Diploma, National Academy Ballet and Theatre Arts, 1978.
Career
Principal dancer, Harkness Ballet, New York City, 1968-1974;
principal dancer, Alvin Ailey Company. New York City, 1974-1975;
principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, 1975-1976;
principal dancer, Ballet de Marseille Rolland Petite, Marseille, France, 1976-1977;
principal dancer, Balleto Reggio Emillia, Italy, 1978-1979;
principal dancer, numerous European dance companies, France, Italy, Federal Republic of Germany, 1978-1980;
with, Cleveland Ballet, 1981-1982;
with, Boston Ballet, 1982-1985;
director, Spokane (Washington) Ballet Company, since 1986. Instructor, choreographer Spokane Ballet, since 1986.
Producer Tours to the Orient, 1980-1986.
