'You were a Swan, now you're an Angel' tweets @imprint_dancES as dance makers, practitioners and audiences wake to the news of Jonathan Ollivier's fatal road accident. Ollivier's tragic and untimely death Sunday 9th August 2015 moves dance fans across the world. Since Monday morning, a continuous wave of sympathy sweeps through social media and to a designated contact at New Adventures.
Having trained at Rambert School of Dance, Ollivier became principal dancer at Cape Town City Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and Alberta Ballet. He toured extensively and was guest artist in the USA, South Africa and Germany. With New Adventures, Ollivier is best known for his charismatic performances of Swan/Stranger in Swan Lake and Luca in The Car Man. Ollivier was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Dance Critics' circle and nominated Best Young Male Dancer (2003) and Best Male Dancer (2004).
Described by colleagues and audiences as warm, respectful and charming person, Ollivier took his time to chat to his audiences. The power and strength of Ollivier's stunning performances moved audiences and serves as inspiration to the next generation of dancers. Ollivier's legacy will live on in his performances and the hearts of family, colleagues and dance audiences.
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