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Jean Pierre Bonnefoux

Charlotte, North Carolina

1943 - 2025

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Jean Pierre Bonnefoux, luminary of the ballet world, native of France, citizen of the world and long-time Charlotte resident who led Charlotte Ballet and Charlotte Ballet Academy as artistic director for 20 years, died of heart failure on April 13, 2025. He was 82. A dancer, director, teacher and...

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He´s was a wonderful person on this earth, who´s truly an angel in heaven. He will be remembered and thought of everyday for his wholesome generosity, and kindness to everyone that came In contact with him.

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Jean Pierre was a consummate professional whose love of dance and dancers had no limits. His tenacity, patience and vision was evidenced by the many years he and Patricia McBride worked in building what is now Charlotte Ballet. Jean Pierre was a most enthusiastic collaborator in the establishment of the Professional Training Certificate Program in conjunction with the Dance Department at UNC Charlotte--benefiting many college students who were capable of advanced ballet work. I am so glad he...

May the love of friends, family and the dance community carry you through your grief.