Address:
New York, New York
Type Of Business:
Ballet Performer
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Archer-Watters' expertise is in all-male comedy, ballet including dancing on pointe.
Major Product/SVS:
Touring and Performing Selections from their 50-Ballet Repertoire
Favorite Business Publication:
DANCE Magazine; Pointe Magazine; DanceSpirit; Backstage; Show Business
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Attending Performances, Investing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in English, Minor in Theology, Saint Louis University, MO (1997); Coursework in English Literature, Exeter College, University of Oxford, England; Coursework, San Francisco Ballet School; Coursework, School of American Ballet
Affiliations Awards:
Co-Chair, 2009 Gala, New York International Ballet Competition; Secretary, Board of Directors, New York International Ballet Competition; Institute of Ideas, London; Out Professionals; New York City Ballet; School of American Ballet; Saint Louis Ballet; Les Ballets Grandiva
Place of Birth:
St. Louis, MO
Date of Distinction:
6/20/2008
Work History:
Director of Development, Les Ballets Grandiva (2005-2008); Ballet Dancer, Les Ballets Grandiva (2005-2008); Freelance Development Consultant, Edelman (2004-2005); Major Gifts Manager, New York City Ballet (2003-2004); Major Gifts Associate, New York City Ballet (2002-2003); Institutional Support Associate, New York City Ballet (2001-2002); Director of Individual Giving, Longy School of Music (2000-2001); Director of Annual Giving, Longy School of Music (1999-2000); Associate Director, Institutional Giving, Handel & Haydn Society (1998-1999); Development Associate, Handel & Haydn Society (1997-1998); Patron Services Coordinator, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (1997); Company Manager, Saint Louis Ballet (1995-1997); Soloist Dancer, Saint Louis Ballet (1995-1997); Member, Corps de ballet, Fort Worth Ballet (1990-1992)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. Archer-Watters' determination, love for his profession and his career history make him stand out among his peers. His belief that ballet is about inclusion and making all those who pursue it feel welcome at the table is a principle he tried to adhere to every day. He believes that ballet is not elitist, but an art form everyone can enjoy because everyone dances. He hopes that through finding humor in dace he can inspire people to seek out traditional dance performances.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mr. Archer-Watters' greatest career achievement was being featured in the 'Dance Magazine' cover page. He also considers being invited to dance to "The Swan" by Camille Saint-Saëns in the Institute of Ideas weekend-long series called the "Battle of Ideas" to be a tremendous honor. In terms of his fund raising career he feels having opened the first development office for Les Ballets Grandiva his greatest achievement.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career include being featured on the cover of Dance Magazine and being selected by the director of the Fort Worth Ballet to learn the role of Phlegmatic in George Balanchine's ballet 'The Four Temperaments' in 1991.
Charity:
Annual Fund Committee, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (2006); Friends for Life Committee, Gay Men's Health Crisis (2005-2007; Feasibility Study Committee, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (2004); Vice-Chair, Ansonia Centennial Celebration Concert (2004); Silent Auction Committee Member, Longy School of Music (2004); Men's Event Committee Member, Fenway Community Health Center (2001); Walk on the Wild Side VIII Benefit Committee, Callen-Lorde Medical Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he receives from his life partner and yellow Labrador, Oakley.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession when he met the ballet master of Les Ballets Grandiva, Paul Boss, who encouraged him to start dancing professionally again.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Archer-Watters is also a freelance fund raising consultant who specializes in development, grant writing, arranging and booking special events, preparing proposals and performing telephone and direct mail solicitations.
Mr. Archer-Watters learned 13 new ballets in eight weeks when he joined Les Ballets Grandiva. He went on to perform them on a three month, 40 city, 60 performance tour of Japan. He was also featured on the cover of Dance Magazine for the November 2005 issue as well as the May 2006 issue of DDD Magazine.