Derek Dunn

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.