Val Caniparoli

Val Caniparoli
Val Caniparoli
Born
Val Caniparoli

Renton, Washington (US)
Occupation(s)Choreographer, Principal character dancer with San Francisco Ballet

Val Caniparoli is an American ballet dancer and international choreographer. His work includes more than 100 productions for ballet, opera, and theater for over 50 companies, and his career as a choreographer progressed globally even as he continued his professional dance career with the San Francisco Ballet.

He joined the San Francisco Ballet as a dancer in 1973. He was appointed to the position of principal character dancer with the San Francisco Ballet by Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson in 1987.