Chun Wai Chan
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Chun Wai Chan | |
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| Born | Guangdong, China |
| Education | Guangzhou Art School 2004-2010, Houston Ballet Academy 2010-2012 |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Career | |
| Current group | New York City Ballet |
| Former groups | Houston Ballet |
Chun Wai Chan is a principal ballet dancer with New York City Ballet.[1]
Chan is a former principal dancer with Houston Ballet.[1] [2]
Early life and ducation
Chun Wai Chan was born in Guangdong, China, and had his ballet education at Guangzhou Art School from 2004 to 2010. Chan was a finalist at the Prix de Lausanne 2010. As a finalist, he earned a full scholarship to study at Houston Ballet Academy from 2010 to 2012.[1]
Career
Chan joined Houston Ballet as as a member of the corps de ballet in 2012. He was promoted to principal dancer with Houston Ballet in 2017.[1]
Chan joined New York City Ballet as a soloist in August 2021. [1] [3]
Chan got promoted to principal dancer with New York City Ballet on May 20, 2022. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Sherman, Rachel (May 20, 2022). "Chun Wai Chan Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet". New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Wozny, Nancy (November 10, 2020). "Chun Wai Chan Gets Candid About His Recent Career Move to New York City Ballet". Pointe Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ DeSantis, Marissa (January 4, 2022). "New York City Ballet's Chun Wai Chan Is Making Moves". Dance Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2022.