From: Portland, Oregon
Appearances at The Dallas Opera
Romeo and Juliet (2023/2024, debut)
Claire van Bever is a New York based performer, teacher, and choreographer who trained at the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre, The Rock School for Dance Education, and the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. Ms. van Bever started her career with American Repertory Ballet where she had the privilege of performing at City Center and Jacob’s Pillow, and dancing the works of Kirk Peterson, Patrick Corbin and Gerald Arpino. After moving to New York, Claire graduated summa cum laude from The New School with a BA in Liberal Arts and began freelancing in New York. She has danced with the Metropolitan Opera, Chamber Music NorthWest, MorDance, and Neglia Ballet, and her choreography has been commissioned by Woman in Motion. Last year Claire made her Broadway debut with The Phantom of the Opera after performing with the International Tour of The Phantom of the Opera for two years.