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Gillian Murphy performs the Black Swan variation in Swan Lake. She is captured midair in cissone, back arm raised high by her head. She wears a black and gold classical tutu, pink tights, and pointe shoes.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in December 2024

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from December 2024.

Courtney Escoyne January 2nd, 2025

Mira Nadon poses against a white backdrop. She leans back on her hands as she sits on one shin with her downstage foot propped on pointe. Her expression is cool as she turns her face to the camera. She wears a dark green sleeveless unitard. Her dark hair is neatly pulled back in a high bun.

The Diamond: New York City Ballet Principal Mira Nadon’s Brilliance Has Many Facets

As Mira Nadon stepped onstage for George Balanchine’s “Diamonds” pas de deux at the Kennedy Center in June, I was struck by both her youth and her maturity. At just 23, the New York City Ballet principal was making her debut in a role typically reserved for the company’s senior ballerinas. Yet she was bringing something new and distinctive to her interpretation.

Amy Brandt September 26th, 2024

Tiler Peck moves through tendu back as she gives a note in the studio. Mira Nadon imitates her from a bit upstage, while a third dancer in sweats looks on. All wear pointe shoes.

Tiler Peck Choreographs Her First Work for New York City Ballet

It’s unsurprising that someone with Tiler Peck’s energy and drive simply can’t stand still.

Marina Harss January 30th, 2024

Ayodele Casel poses against a grey backdrop. In sneakers, she balances in a forced arch parallel retiré facing side. She leans her head forward to gaze seriously at the camera, her upstage arm rising to her ribs. She wears cuffed jeans and a sparkly grey blazer; her hair is piled high atop her head and tumbles in a long ponytail down her neck.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in February 2023

Here are the latest promotions, appointments and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from February 2023.

Courtney Escoyne March 1st, 2023

Against a grey backdrop, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar smiles widely, arms thrown open to either side. She wears a denim jacket with colorful patches over a simple black dress and a pair of striking light brown geometric earrings.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in July 2022

Here are the latest promotions, appointments and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from July 2022.

Courtney Escoyne August 4th, 2022

Get New Year’s Resolution Inspo From Our 25 to Watch

We’re predicting big things in 2020 for the dance artists on our “25 to Watch” list—but what are they hoping for themselves? Eight of our picks shared their resolutions for the year to come. Mira Nadon Nadon in Peter Martins’ The Sleeping Beauty Erin Baiano, Courtesy NYCB “I am not always one to make a […]

Courtney Escoyne December 26th, 2019