Jean-Paul Comelin

Background

Comelin, Jean-Paul was born on September 10, 1936 in Vannes, France. Came to the United States, 1967.

Education

Student, Paris Conservatoire, 1951-1955.

Career

Dancer, Paris Opera Ballet, 1957-1960; guest artist, New Zealand Ballet and Australian Ballet, 1967-1968; principal dancer, London Festival Ballet, 1963-1967; principal dancer, choreographer, Washington Ballet, 1968-1971; choreographer, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia, 1971-1974; artistic director, choreographer, Milwaukee Ballet, 1974-1981; balletmaster, choreographer, Stuttgart (Federal Republic Germany) Ballet, 1981-1983; director, choreographer, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix, 1983-1991; artistic director, Ballet Du Nord France, France, 1991-1993; freelance choreographer, since 1994; M C.

Achievements

• Jean-Paul Comelin has been listed as a notable choreographer, artistic director by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Marilyn Burr (divorced). Married Leslie McBeth, July 24, 1986.

Spouse:

Marilyn Burr

Spouse:

Leslie McBeth