Jorma Elo
Finnish-born Elo, the Resident Choreographer of Boston Ballet, was singled out as a “talent to follow” by Anna Kisselgoff in The New York Times. He has created works around the world for companies. Elo trained with the Finnish National Ballet School and the Kirov Ballet School in St. Petersburg. He danced with Finnish National Ballet and Cullberg Ballet until joining Netherlands Dance Theater in 1990, where he enjoyed a 15 year career. He was appointed resident choreographer of Boston Ballet in 2005. He has created many world premieres, including From All Sides in 2007 for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and a full length A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2010.
Source: Ballet BC ‘s website
