Victor Wesley (born 1948 in

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) is a Scottish-born American dancer. He is a three-time

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World Champion, winning at the

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in Dunoon, Scotland, in 1968, 1969, and 1972.British Association of Teachers of Dancing - Adult World Highland Dancing Championshi

/ref> He studied under James Jamieson (dancer), James Jamieson at the Academy of the Dance on 14th Street in

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, which was co-founded in 1956 by Helene Antonova & James Jamieson. He eventually became Director of the Academy. For many years he produced and directed the Academy's celebrated annual productions of Tschaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet" at Wilmington's Dupont Theater (formerly the Playhouse). Audiences especially enjoyed Wesley's comedic talent showcased in his portrayal of Grandmother in these performances. In February 2008, due to illness, Wesley retired from teaching, closed the Academy's original location, and returned to Scotland.

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1948 births Living people Scottish male dancers American male ballet dancers Entertainers from Glasgow {{Ballet-bio-stub