Lee Wade Walthall

Background

Walthall, Lee Wade was born on November 12, 1953 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of L.W. and Martha Virginia (Tacker) Walthall.

Education

Student, School of America Ballet, New York City, 1973-1975; Bachelor cum laude, U. Washington, 1994.

Career

Principal dancer, Dutch National Ballet, Amsterdam, 1975-1982; choreographer, designer, prin, resident, guest artist, Ballet of Spain, 1980-1981; principal dancer, Pacific N.W. Ballet, Seattle, 1982-1990; dancer, ballet master, Ballet Austin, Texas, 1990-1991; artistic director, Eastside Dance Theatre, Seattle, 1993-1994; artistic director, The Evergreen City Ballet, since 1994; director, Evergreen City Ballet Academy, since 1995. Artist in residence Hong Kong Ballet, 1991. Guest artist Nureyev International Ballet Festival, Kazan, Russia, 1994.

Achievements

• Lee Wade Walthall has been listed as a notable Artistic director, dancer, choreographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

L.W. Walthall

Mother:

Martha Virginia (Tacker) Walthall