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Biography

Jiri Kylian

–Choreographer; former artistic director of Netherlands Dance Theater (NDT)
Internationally-celebrated choreographer Jiri Kylian has honored the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance by allowing his choreography to be taught to its students by his representatives Glenn Edgerton (also a former NDT artistic director) during the summers of 2005, 2006 and 2007 and NDT ballet mistress Elke Schepers in 2008.

Selected press quotes:

  • “one of the greatest choreographers of our age” – S.F. Chronicle
  • “remarkably deep and original” – New York Times
  • “masterful” – Chicago Sun-Times
  • “such an extraordinary creative artist that it is hard to think of dance without him” – Sydney Morning Herald
  • “fills one with awe” – The Age (Australia)
  • “among the leading choreographers in the dance world today” – The Dance Consortium Limited
  • “Few choreographers in recent times burst upon the scene with the impact of Jiri Kylian” – New York Times

Cheryl Chaddick

–Choreographer; artistic director of Company Chaddick

Cheryl choreographed a number of compelling modern pieces on our students during the summers of 2005 through 2008.

Selected press quotes:

  • “a dance maker of elegance and emotional subtlety” – San Francisco Bay Guardian
  • “deft…engaging…highly amusing” – San Francisco Chronicle