Angelo Lemmo

Choreographer in Residence Canton Ballet

Mr. Lemmo has been Canton Ballet’s Choreographer in Residence since 1991 and a faculty member since 1987. His works have been chosen for performances at twelve Regional Dance America Festivals, six of which have been on the Gala performance. Most recently “Whispers” was awarded 2007 Craft of Choreography Project Tier Award at the RDA National Festival, chosen from submissions from across the United States.

In 2005 “Alone” was also granted the Project Tier Award for best choreography. Mr. Lemmo’s choreographic versatility has provided commissioned works in classical ballet, modern, musical theater, opera and trade shows. At present he has choreographed three original full lengths ballets, Dracula…the ballet, Frankenstein and The Wizard of Oz, over 35 short works and 25 musical theater productions.

Mr. Lemmo’s works have been seen throughout the Northeastern United States and in Europe. In addition to works performed by Canton Ballet, his works have also been seen on Ohio Dance Theater, The Dancing Wheels Company, Ohio Light Opera, The Canton Players Guild, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Kent State /Stark University, Voci, Fort Wayne (Indiana) Dance Collective, College of Wooster, Eastern Michigan University, Ashland Regional Ballet, New Castle Regional Ballet, Northeastern Ohio Dance ensemble. Mr. Lemmo is also an accomplished lighting designer and stage manager.