Alexander Bird

Profile

born in Truro, England

Ballet Education

2002–2006 Jason Thomas School of Dance Truro
2006–2014 Royal Ballet School London

Engagements

2014 Birmingham Royal Ballet /// since 2017 Staatsballett Berlin

Repertory

Peter Wright: Nutcracker (Rose Fairy Consort, Nutcracker Doll, Harlequin) and Swan Lake (Waltz); Hans van Manen: 5 Tangos (Solo); Kenneth McMillian: Solitaire (Solo); John Cranko: Pineapple Poll(Jasper); David Bintley: Cinderella (Prince: friend)

Repertory in Berlin

Nacho Duato: Sleeping Beauty (Cavalier); William Forsythe: The Second Detail; Yuri Burlaka/Vasily Medvedev: The Nutcracker (Danse espagnole); Patrice Bart: Giselle (Peasant pas de deux); John Cranko: Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio); George Balanchine: Jewels (Emeralds 1. Pas de deux, Pas de trois); David Dawson: Citizen NowhereVoices; Marcia Haydée: Sleeping Beauty (Bluebird, Ali Baba); John Cranko: Onegin (Lensky); Mats Ek: A Sort of…;

Competitions | Awards

2012 Young British Dancer of the Year – Commendation