Arnold Spohr

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Arnold Theodore Spohr, CC (born December 26, 1927) is a Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, and artistic director.

Born in Rhein, Saskatchewan, from 1945 to 1954, he danced with the Winnipeg Ballet. From 1958 until 1988 Spohr was the artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

In 1970 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 2003. In 2000, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba.

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  • An Instinct for Success: Arnold Spohr and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet by Michael Crabb

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