Arnold Theodore Spohr, CC was a Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. Spohr was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan. From 1945 to 1954, he danced with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and was the artistic director of the company from 1958 to 1988, during which time he brought the company to international fame. In 1970 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 2003. In 2000, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba. Spohr died on April 12, 2010 of chronic kidney disease in a Winnipeg long-term care centre at the age of 86. 

December 26th, 1923 in Rhein  /  Died:   Apr 12th, 2010 - chronic kidney disease - aged 86