John Glenn White

Background

White, John Glenn was born on August 6, 1949 in Pittsburg, California, United States. Son of John Glenn and Lillian Mae (Seymour) White.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Norfolk, Virginia.

Career

Dancer, Shakespeare Festival, Washington, l965; various movies and television, Los Angeles, l980-84; guest artist, Washington Ballet, l966; soloist, New York City Opera Ballet, l967-68; principal dancer, Joffrey Ballet, New York City, l968-80; assistant to artistic director, Joffrey Ballet, New York City, l984-; artistic dir, teacher, choreographer, Tidewater Ballet Association, Norfolk, Virginia, 1987-1992; choreographer, Virginia Opera Company, Norfolk, 1990-1991; artistic director, teacher, choreographer, Virginia Ballet Theater, Norfolk, since 1992. Board directors Station WHRO-television and Radio Stations, Norfolk. Director Joffrey Workshop, San Antonio, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Glenn White has been listed as a noteworthy Choreographer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation television and Radio Artists.

Connections

Married Marguerite Wesley, July 3, l973 (divorced November l976).

Father:

John Glenn White

Mother:

Lillian Mae (Seymour) White

Spouse:

Marguerite Wesley