1. David Hallberg was born on May 18,1982 and is an American classical ballet dancer.
14 Facts About David Hallberg
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David Hallberg was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and resident guest artist at The Australian Ballet, as well as a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet.
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In 2021, Hallberg became the artistic director of The Australian Ballet.
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David Hallberg was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.
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David Hallberg was inspired to dance when he saw a Fred Astaire film in the family living room.
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David Hallberg joined American Ballet Theatre's corps de ballet in 2001, was promoted to soloist in 2004, then principal in 2006.
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David Hallberg has been a guest artist with many different companies around the world, including the Mariinsky Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Kyiv Ballet in Ukraine, Ballet Estable del Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires and many others.
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David Hallberg has performed at galas around the world from Japan to the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow.
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In 2010, David Hallberg won the Prix Benois de la Danse for his portrayal of Count Albrecht in Giselle.
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In 2011 David Hallberg became the first American to become a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet.
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David Hallberg was invited by Sergei Filin, Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director to join as either a guest artist or principal.
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David Hallberg finally returned to the stage in a role debut, that of Franz in Coppelia, with The Australian Ballet and partnered with Amber Scott in December 2016.
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David Hallberg has directed ABT Incubator, a two-week choreographic program at Ballet Theater, since 2018.
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David Hallberg is set to have a "a proper farewell performance" during ABT's 2021 Metropolitan Opera House season.