Peter Snow

Peter Snow began his ballet training with the Florida Ballet under Laurie Picinich-Byrd and the Jacksonville Ballet Theater under Dulce Anaya and Fred Favorite before earning a full scholarship to the Nutmeg Conservatory, where he studied with Sharon Dante, Alexi Tchernichov, and Eleanor D’Antuono, former Prima Ballerina with American Ballet Theatre. His private coaching was led by the legendary Elena Tchernichova, renowned for her work with Mikhail Baryshnikov and ABT.

In 2002, Peter competed in the Youth America Grand Prix, performing the La Fille Mal Gardée pas de deux at the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow gala, and was a finalist in the Vaganova Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, Russia, earning a full scholarship to the Vaganova Academy. From 2002 to 2005, he trained at the School of American Ballet on full scholarship under Jock Soto, Peter Boal, Sean Lavery, and Andrei Kramarevsky. In 2003, he was invited by Eleanor D’Antuono to guest partner at the New York International Ballet Competition.

Peter joined Los Angeles Ballet for its inaugural season in 2006, performing principal roles in numerous Balanchine works, including Rubies, Agon, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Who Cares?, and The Four Temperaments, as well as Bournonville’s La Sylphide and original roles in works by Jennifer Backhaus and Melissa Barak. During breaks from LAB, he performed with Copenhagen’s Tivoli Ballet Theater under Peter Bo Bendixen, dancing Bournonville repertoire and starring in a series of Hans Christian Andersen ballets choreographed by Dinna Bjørn, with sets and costumes by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, including the lead role of the Prince in The Swineherd, created on him. While in Copenhagen, he had the honor of performing Memoria with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He has also appeared with Peter Schaufuss Ballet, Company C Contemporary Ballet, and Boston Ballet.

In addition to his performing career, Peter holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science and a Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science. As an educator, he draws on his classical foundation to help dancers develop healthy technique, musical sensitivity, and expressive artistry. He believes in strong classical foundations, individual expression, and a supportive environment that challenges every dancer to grow.