principal dancer

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Ryan Tomash, promoted to principal dancer this year, took on several roles for the first time, and distinguished himself with his vivid presence and his eager energy as both dancer and partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A video clip featured in the “Addictive Ballet” episode shows New York City Ballet principal dancer Ashley Bouder launching herself into a jeté so high she seems to leave Earth’s gravity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Baroness Bull was a principal dancer at the Royal Ballet for almost two decades and is a current deputy speaker.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

While Ms. Copeland, the company’s first black female principal dancer, has held her rank since 2015, she hasn’t danced with ABT in six years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Some of the girls think it’s unfair favoritism, since her mom is a former principal dancer, but I’ve never felt that way.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day