Paul
Wegner received his bachelors degree (cum laude) from the University of
Maryland. After training with Thomas Hanner, as well as under full
scholarship with the Pennsylvania Ballet School, School of Richmond Ballet
and Nutmeg Ballet. Mr. Wegner went on to dance professionally for
several years with Charleston Ballet Theatre and to guest with Tampa Ballet,
Buffalo Ballet Theatre and Ft. Wayne Ballet. Since retiring from the
stage over fifteen years ago, he has worked as a full-time ballet
instructor, and has been a principal teacher for students who have gone on
to dance with Houston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ohio Ballet,
Louisville Ballet, Texas Ballet Theatre, Los Angeles Ballet, Dance Theatre
of Harlem, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Met. When he's not teaching, Mr.
Wegner can be seen in the area rock climbing, whitewater canoeing and
backpacking.