Val Caniparoli
Val Caniparoli | |
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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.