Tim Almaas

Tim Almaas is a Professor of Classical Ballet and Head of the Bachelor's Programme in Classical Ballet at the Academy of Dance, part of the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. With a distinguished career as a Principal Dancer in renowned companies like the English National Ballet, London City Ballet, and Peter Schaufuss Ballet, he has performed leading roles in classical and contemporary works globally.

• Education: Royal Swedish Ballet School (under Charles Mudry), Raymond Franchetti in Paris.
• Career Highlights: Soloist with Ballett der Deutsche Oper Berlin (1983), Principal Dancer across Europe (1980s–1990s), Ballet Master at Peter Schaufuss Ballet (1997–2012), Associate Professor (2013), promoted to Professor (2016).
• Repertoire: Iconic roles in Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and works by Balanchine, Kylian, and Petit.
• Teaching: Guest engagements at The Royal Swedish Ballet, Rambert Dance Company, and Peter Schaufuss Ballet.

Research and Practice focuses on classical ballet techniques, pedagogy, and bridging historical and modern performance traditions.