Background
O'Brien, Shaun John-Peter was born on November 28, 1925 in New York City. Son of Michael-Sammon and Elsie-Reardon (Foley) O'B.
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Shaun John-Peter O'Brien
Edit ProfileEducation
Student, Fokine School Ballet. Student, School America Ballet.
Career
Featured dancer Ballet International, New York City, 1944-1945, All Star Ballet for American, New York City, 1945-1946, Grand Ballet de Monte Carol, Monaco, 1947-1948, Alonso Ballet, Cuba. Featured character dancer, charter member New York City Ballet, since 1949. Featured dancer American Dance Institute, New York City, 1981-1985, China Dig, 1986.
Lecturer-demonstrator Lincoln Center, New York City, 1978-1983, Smithsonian Institution, 1985, Briansky School, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1986. Guest artist, teacher New York Dance Theatre, New York City, 1980-1985. Seminar National Dance Festival, Duke University, 1985.
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Member American Guild Musical Artists (board governors 1968-1970).
