François Klaus

François Klaus (born in France), is a ballet dancer and choreographer.

He began dancing with the Geneva Ballet in Switzerland, continuing with the Stuttgart Ballet and later the Munich Ballet both under the direction of John Cranko becoming a principal dancer. Francois joined The Hamburg Ballet under the direction of John Neumeier. Francois choreographed on several occasions for members of the Hamburg Ballet and for the Semper Oper Ballet, Dresden. He then accepted an offer from the Bern Theatre in Switzerland to become Artistic Director in 1991. In 1997, Francois was appointed Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet.

References

Meakins, Felicity, March 14, 2000 "Alice Dances!" http://reviews.media-culture.org.au/events/alice-c.html

Anderson, Jack, March 24, 1983: "DANCE: FRANCOIS KLAUS IN HAMBURG'S MAHLER" http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04E1DB1339F937A15750C0A965948260 The New York Times

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