HarrisonParrott is delighted to welcome Jean‑Claude Picard to its dance roster. Formerly Chief Conductor of Scottish Ballet, Jean‑Claude brings a distinctive musical sensitivity, an instinctive empathy for movement, and a collaborative approach highly valued by orchestras and dance companies alike. His repertoire encompasses landmark works including The Rite of Spring, Cinderella and The Nutcracker, as well as world premieres such as Coppélia (Jess & Morgs) and The Crucible (Pickett), presented at the Edinburgh International Festival. A regular collaborator with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, he has also worked with Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Winnipeg Ballet, with plans for future collaborations already underway.

Jean‑Claude Picard states:
​“I am thrilled to continue my collaboration with Henry St Clair and to join the distinguished HarrisonParrott roster. Drawn from the very beginning to music that carries a visual narrative, and guided by a natural sensitivity to movement, I have found in ballet a natural artistic home — one grounded in collaboration and empathy. I greatly look forward to working with Henry, companies and artists, and to sharing this passion with audiences as this new chapter begins.”