Gerald Peter Arpino

Background

Arpino, Gerald Peter was born on January 14, 1928 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Luigi and Anna (Santanastasio) Arpino.

Education

Student, Wagner College Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Wagner College, 1980; student ballet under Mary Ann Wells student modern dance under May O'Donnell and Gertrude Shurr.

Career

Dancer, Ballet Russe, 1951-1952; co-founder, Joffrey Ballet, 1956; dancer, Joffrey Ballet, to 1962; former associate artistic director, now artistic director, Joffrey Ballet, Chicago resident choreographer, Joffrey Ballet, Chicago, until 1990; with faculty, Joffrey Ballet School New York City, from 1953; now artistic director, Joffrey Ballet School New York City associate director, Joffrey Ballet School New York City, to 1988; principal choreographer, Joffrey Ballet School New York City, to 1988. Board directors Dance Notation Bureau, Dancers in Transition. Member of advisory coun.to department dance California State University, Long Beach, also member Distinguished Artists Forum.

Achievements

• Gerald Peter Arpino has been listed as a noteworthy Performing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisory Sportsmedicine Education & Research Foundation, Los Angeles. Member of advisory committee New York International Festival of the Arts. Member of national advisory county ITI/United States of America International Ballet Competition.

Member honorary committee The Yard Benefit-Vineyard Celebration, 1989. Managing director, board directors Foundation for Joffrey Balllet, Inc. Served with United States Coast Guard, 1945-1948.

Connections

Father:

Luigi Arpino

Mother:

Anna (Santanastasio) Arpino