Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Glen Harris began his classical training at the age of seven. His training is founded in the British Ballet Organization. Upon completion of his training at the Southern Ballet he went on to begin an extensive dancing career around the world. He first joined the Australian Ballet in 1981 where he was a featured soloist in many roles. His career then took him to Europe where he was invited to join the Opernhaus Ballett in Zurich. After two years in Switzerland he went to the U.S.A, where he joined the world renowned Joffrey Ballet based in New York, dancing with them for six years.

In 1994, Mr. Harris left the world of Ballet for a time to appear on Broadway in the Lincoln Center Production of Carousel. He danced the lead role of the Fairground Boy choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan. After that Mr. Harris joined the Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York and enjoyed nine years performing in a vast repertoire with many international stars of Opera and Ballet.

Mr. Harris spent the next two years teaching for the Miami City Ballet School where he set daily classes, choreographed the end of year productions as well as setting Balanchine’s Nutcracker for the Miami City Ballet.

On returning to New Zealand he was appointed the position of Senior Teacher/Choreographer for the Southern Ballet Theatre. He has created numerous ballets for the Junior and Senior Ballet Companies. He also teaches the Second and Third year students at NASDA.

Mr Harris has adjudicated the Spratz National Ballet Award at the last two competitions, and continues to guest teach and Choreograph throughout New Zealand.

Recently Mr. Harris was the associate choreographer for Showbiz Christchurch’s production of Chicago and the choreographer of The Full Monty.

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