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Congratulations Taylor Stanley

Taylor stanley and bffWhat great news that New York City Ballet has once again fully recognized one of its most talented, interesting, and deserving dancers with a promotion to Principal.

Prior to his last minute substitution in Hallelujah Junction last night, Taylor Stanley got the word. 

Got to say it again, Peter Martins knows how to do it right and do right by the artists.

 

12 responses to “Congratulations Taylor Stanley”

  1. SZ Avatar
    SZ

    Congrats to Taylor Stanley! I thought he already was a Principal!

  2. SZ Avatar
    SZ

    Congrats to Taylor Stanley! I thought he already was a Principal!

  3. missy Avatar
    missy

    He’s incredible. I can hardly keep my eyes off of him whenever he is on stage.

  4. missy Avatar
    missy

    He’s incredible. I can hardly keep my eyes off of him whenever he is on stage.

  5. Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn Avatar
    Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

    I can’t get over how beautifully Taylor dances. Such exquisite line and grace. I enjoy City Ballet more now than when Mr. B was still at the helm. I give Peter full credit for picking talent and giving them the opportunity to grow.

  6. Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn Avatar
    Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

    I can’t get over how beautifully Taylor dances. Such exquisite line and grace. I enjoy City Ballet more now than when Mr. B was still at the helm. I give Peter full credit for picking talent and giving them the opportunity to grow.

  7. Haglund Avatar
    Haglund

    Agree, AB-D, and he has a natural quality that is very different from anyone else I can think of who is dancing today.
    I enjoy NYCB more today than in the 1960s-70s simply because I know more than I did then. I try to resist engaging in presentism or suggesting that the raw artistry of today’s dancers is better than those in the past. I’m just glad that I’m alive now to watch what they’re doing.

  8. Haglund Avatar
    Haglund

    Agree, AB-D, and he has a natural quality that is very different from anyone else I can think of who is dancing today.
    I enjoy NYCB more today than in the 1960s-70s simply because I know more than I did then. I try to resist engaging in presentism or suggesting that the raw artistry of today’s dancers is better than those in the past. I’m just glad that I’m alive now to watch what they’re doing.

  9. Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn Avatar
    Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

    Wait… aren’t we supposed to be wallowing in nostalgia about the good old days?

  10. Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn Avatar
    Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn

    Wait… aren’t we supposed to be wallowing in nostalgia about the good old days?

  11. Haglund Avatar
    Haglund

    Well, yes, if one is desperately trying to sell a book…

  12. Haglund Avatar
    Haglund

    Well, yes, if one is desperately trying to sell a book…