Boris Fenster

Boris Fenster (17 April 1916 – 29 December 1960) was a Soviet dancer, choreographer and ballet master.

He attended the Leningrad Ballet School and graduated in 1936.

Fenster then joined the Maly Theatre Ballet and served as head choreographer from 1945-53.

After leaving that post he joined the Kirov Ballet, becoming the artistic director in 1956.

[2] Fenster remained at the Kirov until his death.