David Hallberg, the first American dancer to be a principal dancer for the Russian Bolshoi Ballet at the age of 29. He will remain a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre as well. David has performed in many ballets including Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Albrecht in Giselle. In the next few months he will perform Swan Lake and Jewels.
He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota and began jazz and tap classes at the age of ten. He began his formal ballet training at 13 with Kee Juan Han at the Arizona Ballet School in Phoenix where he studied intensively for four years. In 1999, he was accepted into the Paris Opera Ballet School where he continued his studies.
David is tall, 6’tall which makes some mores for him more difficult. His arms are very long which made it harder for him to find his strength. His right arm is also stronger than his left so he must lift the heavier part of his partners body with his right side. He feels that the most important part of a male dancer is his hands. The hands are his way of expression as well as the lifeline to his partner.
There is a delicate balance in all dancers’ bodies, strong and powerful enough to perform and yet look long, lean and tapered from their head to their feet.
The feet of a dancer are prone to injury and all dancers need to take care of them. They also need to have strong torso. This helps them align their bodies. Many do Pilates to keep their torsos strong.
David also believes that the mind is a part of every move made by a dancer and concentration is extremely important.
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| This is the picutre of David that was in the Magzine! |
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