What 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.
Congrats to Taylor Stanley! I thought he already was a Principal!
Posted by: SZ | May 18, 2016 at 10:21 AM
He's incredible. I can hardly keep my eyes off of him whenever he is on stage.
Posted by: missy | May 18, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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.
Posted by: Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | May 18, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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.
Posted by: Haglund | May 18, 2016 at 01:28 PM
Wait... aren't we supposed to be wallowing in nostalgia about the good old days?
Posted by: Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | May 19, 2016 at 07:29 AM
Well, yes, if one is desperately trying to sell a book...
Posted by: Haglund | May 19, 2016 at 08:39 AM