Darren Anderson

About

Known for his appearances with and choreography for the Smuin Ballet, this award-winning dancer performed the choreography of such dance greats as Agnes De Mille and George Balanchine. His original choreographic works include Shiver and The Culprit (both for the Smuin Ballet).

Before Fame

After training in his youth at both the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada, he danced for three years with the Cincinnati Ballet.

Trivia

He danced such roles as the dog and the witch Carabosse in Val Caniparoli's Cinderella and Uncle Drosselmeyer in the famous Nutcracker ballet.

Family Life

He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, as the son of Jean Anderson and Royal Canadian Army officer Gerald Anderson.

Associated With

His famous uncle, Norm Ullmann, had a career in professional hockey.