Edward Cooper was born in Hong Kong and began dancing at the age of eight in Australia. After a training course in New York, he was noticed for his exceptional abilities and invited to complete is training at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia. Throughout his time at the academy, he was consistently recognized and given solo roles. During his graduate year, Edward won First Place (gold medal) at the Dance Moscow competition, and he was given the opportunity to perform the lead in La Esmeralda on the Bolshoi stage. Edward began his professional career at Ballet am Rhein, Germany, but was soon offered a place at the Vienna State Ballet in Austria, where he is dancing currently. In addition to his performances in Russia, Austria, Australia, and Germany, he has also toured in Japan and performed in gala concerts (such as Stars des Balletts) with world-renowned artists.

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Repertoire:

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La Fille mal Gardee - Alain

La Esmeralda - Phoebus

Jewels - Diamonds

Symphony in Three Movements (Balanchine)

Grand Pas Classique

Sleeping Beauty

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