August 30
Born Today:
Jorma Elo
Originally from Helsinki, Finland, Jorma Elo (1961-) is the resident choreographer at Boston Ballet, an honor he was awarded in 2005. He trained with the Finnish National Ballet and at the Kirov School in Leningrad before performing with Cullberg Ballet and Netherlands Dance Theatre. His dance pieces include Carmen/Illusions (2009) and Sharper Side of Dark (2012).