Yuri Possokhov

Yuri Possokhov is a distinguished choreographer and principal dancer with extensive experience in the ballet industry. Currently serving as Choreographer in Residence at San Francisco Ballet since August 1994, Yuri previously held the role of Principal Dancer at The Royal Danish Ballet from September 1992 to May 1994 and at The Bolshoi Ballet from August 1982 to June 1992. Yuri's foundational education in dance was acquired at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (Bolshoi Ballet Academy) from 1974 to 1982, followed by studies at the Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts (GITIS) from 1985 to 1990.