Derek Dunn
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About
Dancer who is best known for his performances as a soloist for the Boston Ballet.
Before Fame
With an interest in dance at a young age, he began by studying at the Edna Lee Dance Studio in Maryland. He earned success by performing as a soloist for the Houston Ballet before eventually moving to the Boston Ballet.
Trivia
He was awarded best new soloist in Dance Magazine's article '25 to Watch' in 2014.
Family Life
Growing up in Glen Burnie, Maryland, he was inspired to start dancing after watching his older sister Danielle.
Associated With
As a male ballet soloist, he can be seen in comparison to others of the art including Michel Fokine, Rudolf Nureyev, Erik Bruhn, and Benjamin Millepied.
