Damien Welch
Biography
Damien Welch is former Australian dancer. He studied at the school of his parents, Marilyn Jones and Garth Welch, who were both founding members of the Australian Ballet Company, then at the Australian Ballet School, graduating into The Australian Ballet in 1992. He was promoted to principal in 1998, dancing across the classical and contemporary repertories. Between 2000 and 2002 he danced with Nederlands Dans Theater and he has additionally guested with National Ballet of Canada (2000) and Houston Ballet (2003 and 2006). After retiring in 2008 Damien worked behind the scenes assisting to reproduce several pieces and guest perform in character roles.
Known For & Full Filmography1 Titles
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.