Principal dancer with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens from 1987 1995, Kenneth Larson
established himself as one of the most prominent figures of dance in Canada. In addition
to dancing featured roles in all aspects of the company's varied repertoire, he represented
Canada at a number of international festivals and galas, including several appearances at
Montreal's own Gala des Etoiles.
Early on, Larson's talent prompted Anna Kisselgoff to write, in the New York Times, "Larson exhibits a strong
combination of line, plastique, and youthful appeal which never mars the purity of his technique. He will go far."
Since then, her words have proven true again and again, most notably in the classical and Balanchine repertoire.
Especially lauded have been his performances of Giselle and the Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, of which Kathryn Greenaway
said, in the Montreal Gazette, "Larson is one of Les Grands' most valuable assets. He consistently infuses his
performances with equal parts dignity, passion, control, abandon, spice, and artistry."
Since 1995, Kenneth has worked as an international guest artist. From festivals in Russia and Vienna to prolonged
tours with the Scottish Ballet and the Royal New Zealand Ballet, he has proven himself a valuable and versatile partner
to ballerinas such as the Royal Ballet's Fiona Chadwick, San Francisco Ballet's Elizabeth Loscavio, and Tamara Rojo of
English National Ballet. His appearance at 1992's Gala des Etoiles elicited from Linde Howe-Beck of Dance in Canada
magazine, "Cross-cultural pairings provided one of the highlights of the evening. Les Grands' Kenneth Larson teamed up
with Ina Dorofeyeva of the Donetsk Ballet in a lush, romantic pas de deux by Fernand Nault. This is a superb partnership,
worth traveling miles to see."
After retiring to concentrate on a growing passion for teaching, Kenny was guest teacher for many companies and schools.
Currently based in New York, Kenny has gained recognition for his distinctive class structure and personal approach to students.
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