Russell Kerr (choreographer)
Russell Kerr | |
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Kerr photographed for the Auckland Star (1951) | |
| Born | 10 February 1930 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 23 March 2022 (aged 92) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Known for | Choreography |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Award |
Russell Ian Kerr ONZM QSM (10 February 1930 – 23 March 2022) was a New Zealand ballet dancer, choreographer, and producer. After spending the 1950s dancing in Europe, he returned to New Zealand where he was instrumental in the development of the New Zealand Ballet Company (now the Royal New Zealand Ballet) and ballet as an art form in New Zealand. He was recognised as one of New Zealand's most significant living artists in 2005 with an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.