Car man jonathan ollivier biography
Jonathan Ollivier was one of the most charismatic and powerful dancers of his generation: An intensely masculine presence tempered with tenderness and.
Jonathan Byrne Ollivier (26 April – 9 August ) was a British dancer.!
Jonathan Ollivier
British ballet dancer (–)
Jonathan Ollivier | |
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Born | Jonathan Byrne Ollivier ()26 April Northampton, England |
Died | 9 August () (aged38) Clerkenwell, Central London |
Occupation | Ballet dancer |
Spouse | Desiré Samaai (divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Jonathan Byrne Ollivier (26 April – 9 August ) was a British dancer.
Biography
Born in Northampton, he began his dance journey at The Fairweather School of Dancing before completing his study of both classical ballet and contemporary at the Rambert Ballet School. After graduating in , he joined CAPAB (since renamed the Cape Town City Ballet).
Jonathan Ollivier, who died just hours before he was due on stage at Sadler's Wells, described as an amazing artist by family members and peers.He became a principal before returning to England in to join Northern Ballet Theatre (now Northern Ballet) as Principal. Before leaving he married South African principal ballerina Desiré Samaai in Paarl, Cape Town. Ollivier joined the Alberta Ballet Company as a Principal dancer in Ollivier was a strong partner, fine actor and a dancer of extraordinary p