Nehemiah Kish

Nehemiah Kish
Born Caro, Michigan, US
Nationality American
Alma mater National Ballet of Canada School
Occupation Ballet dance
Title Prinicpal dancer, the Royal Ballet
Term 2004-

Nehemiah Kish is an American ballet dancer, a prinicpal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London since he joined the company in 2010.

Early life

Kish was born in Caro, Michigan.[1]

Career

Kish first trained in gymnastics and jazz dance, before changing to ballet. He joined the National Ballet of Canada School aged 13 and graduated into the company in 2001, being promoted to principal in 2005. In 2008, Kish joined the Royal Danish Ballet as a principal dancer. In 2010, he joined the Royal Ballet, also as a principal.[2]

References

  1. "Nehemiah Kish & Christina Michanek: Becoming James & Sylph". BalletBag. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. "Nehemiah Kish". ROH. Retrieved 16 October 2014. Kish was born in Michigan