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Dancer who holds the highest rank within a professional dance company
A principal dancer (often shortened to principal) is a dancer at the highest rank within a professional dance company, particularly a ballet company.
Principal_dancer
Ballet company based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Russia
openly gay Soviet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. The Director General claimed that it was due to poor dancing quality; however, principal dancer Maria Alexandrova
Bolshoi_Ballet
Ballet company
Theatre in 1977, where he danced as a principal dancer for nine years Jack Anderson (November 10, 2011). "Annabelle Lyon, Dancer With Balanchine, Dies at
American_Ballet_Theatre
Person who practices the art of ballet
lead to injury. If the ballet dancer is properly trained, the dancer will decrease the risk of injury. Some ballet dancers also turn to stretching or other
Ballet_dancer
Prowse (1936–1996), Indian-born, stage dancer, starred in Can-Can Robyn Hendricks, ballet dancer, principal dancer, The Australian Ballet Phyllis Spira
List_of_female_dancers
American ballet dancer (born 1999)
30, 1999) is an American ballet dancer. He joined the New York City Ballet in 2017, and was promoted to principal dancer in February 2023. Mejia was born
Roman_Mejia
Topics referred to by the same term
level in the UK Civil Service Principal dancer, the top rank in ballet Principal (music), the top rank in an orchestra Principal (commercial law), the person
Principal
Ukrainian prima ballerina (born 1979)
with the Mariinsky, at 18, Zakharova was promoted to principal dancer. Her first partner was principal Igor Zelensky. Olga Moiseyeva was her coach. By 2003
Svetlana_Zakharova_(dancer)
New York City Ballet principal dancer
Chun Wai Chan is a principal ballet dancer with New York City Ballet. Chan is a former principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Chun Wai Chan was born in
Chun_Wai_Chan
Ballet company in the United Kingdom
a principal dancer with the Australian Ballet company. He then moved to America, where he danced with the Joffrey Ballet and as a principal dancer with
The_Royal_Ballet
American ballet dancer (born 1998)
American ballet dancer. Since 2025, she has been a principal dancer for the San Francisco Ballet, and was previously a principal dancer for the Royal Swedish
Madeline_Woo
British ballet dancer and choreographer (born 1969)
and was promoted to principal in 1994. In 2001, together with fellow principal dancer Michael Nunn, he left to found the modern dance group, BalletBoyz
William_Trevitt_(dancer)
Latvian and American dancer (born 1948)
American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He was the preeminent male classical ballet dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. He subsequently became a noted dance director
Mikhail_Baryshnikov
2021. Sherman, Rachel (May 20, 2022). "Chun Wai Chan Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet". The New York Times. Retrieved May 29, 2022
List of New York City Ballet dancers
List_of_New_York_City_Ballet_dancers
American ballet dancer and author (born 1982)
Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer and author. She has danced primarily for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three
Misty_Copeland
Russian ballet dancer
Васильев; born 18 April 1940) is a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. He was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and its director from 1995
Vladimir_Vasiliev_(dancer)
International dance competition
his wife Elvire. Philippe, although not a dancer, became interested in dance as a young man. His Russian dancer wife developed his interest further. The
Prix_de_Lausanne
American ballet dancer
American woman to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet. She was a principal dancer with the Universal Ballet and Kremlin Ballet, Astrakhan Opera and Ballet
Joy_Womack
American ballet dancer
American ballet dancer. He was the first black gay soloist in the Houston Ballet's history. In 2025, he was promoted to the rank of principal dancer. Watters
Harper_Watters
Mexican ballet dancer and actor (born 1990)
Join as Principal Dancer January 2025. American Ballet Theatre. https://www.abt.org/isaac-hernandez-joins-abt/. July 11, 2024 "Ballet dancer Isaac Hernandez:
Isaac_Hernández
American ballet dancer
(born 1991) is an American ballet dancer. He joined the Boston Ballet in 2009, and was promoted to principal dancer in 2012. In 2015, he moved to American
Jeffrey_Cirio
French multi oriented dancer and choreographer (born 1977)
promoted to soloist in 1998 and became principal dancer in 2002. Millepied also became a choreographer, creating dances for City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
Benjamin_Millepied
American dancer and choreographer (1934–2021)
an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and educator. He joined the New York City Ballet in 1949 and was named principal dancer in 1953, and throughout
Jacques_d'Amboise_(dancer)
American ballet dancer
1990) is an American former ballet dancer. He was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and also danced with the Mariinsky Theatre. Born in
Chase_Finlay
Canadian ballet dancer
1972) is a Canadian ballet dancer. She joined the National Ballet of Canada in 1990 and was promoted to principal dancer in 2000. In 2022, she retired
Sonia_Rodriguez
Brazilian classical ballet dancer (born 1997)
Brazilian classical ballet dancer. He was a leading soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet. In May 2022 David became a Principal Dancer with the Berlin State Ballet
David_Motta_Soares
Brazilian ballet dancer
(born 1994) is a Brazilian ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at The Royal Ballet. Her promotion to principal dancer took effect in September 2021.
Mayara_Magri_(dancer)
American ballet dancer
dancer who is currently a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Misseldine was born in Orlando, Florida, where she grew up dancing
Chloe_Misseldine
Russian ballet dancer (born 2000)
from the corps de ballet to first soloist, a rank just one step below principal dancer. Her repertoire with the Mariinsky thus far includes: Don Quixote:
Maria_Khoreva
British ballet dancer
He began his professional career as a dancer of classical ballet and contemporary ballet and is a former Principal of the Royal Ballet, a major international
Adam_Cooper_(dancer)
Ukrainian ballet dancer and actor
Ukrainian ballet dancer and actor, known for his portrayal of Rudolph Nureyev in the film The White Crow. He is a principal dancer with the Tatar State
Oleg_Ivenko
American ballet dancer
Julie Kent (born Julie Cox, 1969) is an American ballet dancer; she was a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre from 1993 to June 2015. She
Julie_Kent_(dancer)
Russian ballet dancer
dancer. After terms with the Bolshoi and the Hungarian National Ballet, she joined the Dutch National Ballet in 2008 where she is a principal dancer.
Anna_Tsygankova
Russian ballet dancer (born 1991)
November 1991) is a Russian ballet dancer. Formerly a prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet, Smirnova has been a principal dancer with the Dutch National Ballet
Olga_Smirnova_(dancer)
American ballet dancer
2002) is an American ballet dancer. She joined the New York City Ballet in 2018, and in 2023, she was promoted to principal dancer, as the first Asian American
Mira_Nadon
2009 Australian film
Li Cunxin is portrayed by Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Chi Cao, Australian Ballet dancer Chengwu Guo and Huang Wen Bin. The film also stars
Mao's_Last_Dancer_(film)
American ballet dancer
Zachary Catazaro (born 1989) is an American ballet dancer and former principal dancer of the New York City Ballet and Bayerisches Staatsballett. Zachary
Zachary_Catazaro
American ballet dancer (born 1986)
professionally as Kylie Shea, is an American ballet dancer. She is a former principal dancer with Spectrum Dance Theater. Lewallen was born on May 6, 1986, in
Kylie_Shea
American ballet dancer
Skylar Paley Brandt is an American ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Skylar Brandt was born and raised in Purchase
Skylar_Brandt
Spanish ballet dancer, artistic director (born 1974)
May 1974) is a Spanish ballet dancer. She was the English National Ballet's artistic director and a lead principal dancer with the company between 2012
Tamara_Rojo
American ballerina (born 1952)
the American Ballet Theatre in 1974 as a principal dancer.[citation needed] Kirkland appeared in the dance role of Clara Stahlbaum in Mikhail Baryshnikov's
Gelsey_Kirkland
Japanese ballerina
principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet. She was formerly a dancer at Boston Ballet, and was the first Asian person to be promoted to principal dancer
Misa_Kuranaga
American ballet dancer and choreographer (1934–2018)
the New York City Ballet, where he was promoted to principal dancer the following year and danced in major roles until 1966. He then founded ballet companies
Arthur_Mitchell_(dancer)
Northern Irish ballet dancer
Melissa Hamilton (born 2 August 1989) is a Northern Irish ballet dancer and a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, London. Hamilton was born in Belfast
Melissa_Hamilton
American ballet dancer
(born 1989) is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre. Teuscher began her dance training at the age of nine. As
Devon_Teuscher
American ballet dancer
Lia Cirio is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at Boston Ballet. Cirio is half Filipino. She trained at Swarthmore Ballet Theatre and
Lia_Cirio
2026 film by Vicky Jewson
Video on March 25. A Los Angeles-based ballet troupe, consisting of principal dancer Bones, bratty socialite Princess, deeply religious Grace, kind-hearted
Pretty_Lethal
British ballet dancer (born 1993)
ballet dancer and is currently a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. Ball was born in December 1993 in Liverpool. His mother is a GCSE dance teacher
Matthew_Ball_(dancer)
American ballet dancer
ballet dancer, choreographer, model, drag queen, and recording artist. He is a former principal dancer with Boston Ballet and is currently a principal dancer
James_B._Whiteside
American ballet dancer
at age 19, Bell danced Romeo in Romeo and Juliet with principal dancer Devon Teuscher as Juliet, when the dancer scheduled to dance the role was injured
Aran_Bell
American ballet dancer (born 1965)
ballet dancer and a former principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. In 1990, she was one of the first African-American ballerinas to become a principal for
Lauren_Anderson_(dancer)
American dancer and choreographer
(Featured Dancer, FOX) Conan O'Brien Show (Featured Dancer, Choreographer: Chris Scott) Short films S2DIO City "The Bell" (Principal Dancer, Director:
Pandora_Marie
Welsh ballet dancer
In 2017, he joined the Royal Ballet in London, and was promoted to principal dancer in 2022. He is the first Welsh person to hold the position. Bracewell
William_Bracewell
United States, is better known as someone who is a female principal dancer. These dancers are the best in their companies who perform the lead roles
List_of_prima_ballerinas
experience through dance. Ann-Margret (1941) - American actress, singer, and dancer. Mary Anthony, American modern dancer, choreographer, dance teacher Allu
List_of_dancers
Argentine-British ballet dancer
Núñez OBE (born 23 March 1982) is an Argentine-British ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, London. Marianela Núñez was born in
Marianela_Núñez
Japanese ballet dancer
ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. Hirano was born in Osaka. He had his ballet training at his mother's dance school
Ryoichi_Hirano
Russian ballet dancer (1985–2024)
Russian ballet dancer, who ranked as a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Ballet in Saint Petersburg. He had also been a guest principal with the Bavarian
Vladimir_Shklyarov
American ballet dancer (born 1989)
Tiler Kalyn Peck (born January 12, 1989) is an American ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. As well as ballet, she has performed
Tiler_Peck
Russian ballerina (born 1986)
one of the 25 to Watch by Dance Magazine in 2007 and became a leading soloist in 2009. In 2010, she became a principal dancer at the Bolshoi Ballet, but
Natalia_Osipova
American ballet dancer, choreographer and director
Stiefel (born February 13, 1973) is an American dancer, choreographer, and director. He was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT) from 1997
Ethan_Stiefel
American poet
2014. As a dancer at the Kanopy Dance Company, Johnson took on numerous roles and choreographed her own dances. She became a principal dancer at the company
Meg_Johnson
Australian ballet dancer and tap dancer (born 1985)
Steven McRae is an Australian ballet dancer and tap dancer. He is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London, England. Steven McRae was raised
Steven_McRae
American ballet dancer (born 1955)
African-American female principal dancer of a major American ballet company. She was also the first African-American female dancer at the New York City Ballet
Debra_Austin_(dancer)
English ballet dancer and actress (born 1992)
(born 4 July 1992) is a Kenyan-born British ballet dancer and actress. She is a principal dancer in the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden in London. In 2019
Francesca_Hayward
Principal dancer Soloist Ballet historian Ballet master Choreographer Dance critic Dance historian Dance notator Dance scholar Dance therapist Dancer
List_of_dance_occupations
him to dance the male lead, Crown Prince Rudolf, in Mayerling, a role originally created on David Wall. In 2001, together with principal dancer William
Michael_Nunn_(dancer)
Italian danseur (born 1975)
March 1975) is an Italian danseur. He is a principal dancer étoile at La Scala Theatre Ballet. Bolle also dances regularly as a guest artist with the world’s
Roberto_Bolle
Ukrainian-German ballet dancer
Саленко; born 19 July 1983) is a Ukrainian-German ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at the Berlin State Ballet. Salenko was born and raised in
Iana_Salenko
Irish musical and dance production
"Artistic Director – Breandán De Gallaí". Ériu Dance Company. spending seven years as a principal dancer "Original Troupe announce the 25th Anniversary
Riverdance
Ballet company based in Montreal, Quebec
before joining, in 2019, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal as Principal dancer "Roddy Doble". Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. 2022–2023
Les_Grands_Ballets_Canadiens
Male ballet dancer
male ballet dancer who projected great nobility of character. Over the last century, the term has been used to define a male principal dancer who performs
Danseur_noble
Japanese ballet dancer
1994) is a Japanese ballet dancer who was a principal dancer with the Hamburg Ballet from 2014 to 2025. Now currently a principal with the Boston Ballet,
Madoka_Sugai
Russian ballet dancer (born 1990)
is a Russian ballet dancer. He is currently a principal dancer at The Royal Ballet in London and previously a lead principal dancer at the English National
Vadim_Muntagirov
American ballet dancer (born 1997)
reached the rank of first soloist. Between 2020 and 2022, he was a principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet. In 2022, he joined the Bavarian State
Julian_MacKay
British ballet dancer
Laurretta Summerscales (born 1993) is a British ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer with Bavarian State Ballet and previously with the English National
Laurretta_Summerscales
English ballet dancer
April 1994) is an English ballet dancer and is a principal dancer at the Royal Ballet. Her promotion to principal dancer took effect in September 2021.
Anna_Rose_O'Sullivan
American ballet dancer
Megan Fairchild (born June 17, 1984) is an American ballet dancer. She was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet from 2005 until her farewell
Megan_Fairchild
American ballet dancer (born 1993)
ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer with the Vienna State Ballet. Cassandra Trenary is from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She started dancing locally
Cassandra_Trenary
American dancer and choreographer
American dancer and choreographer known for his work in both stage and film productions, particularly in ballet. A former principal dancer for the American
Edward_Verso
American ballet dancer
Boylston (born October 13, 1986) is an American ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Boylston was born
Isabella_Boylston
Classical ballet company in Australia
corps de ballet, coryphée, soloist, senior artist, and principal dancer. The Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards have been made annually since 2003, in support
The_Australian_Ballet
Scottish ballet dancer
27 March 1995) is a Scottish ballet dancer. He joined the Royal Ballet in 2013, and was promoted to principal dancer in 2022. Clarke is from Airdrie, North
Reece_Clarke
Group of dancers who are not soloists
([kɔʁ də balɛ]; French for "body of the little dance") is the group of dancers who are not principal dancers or soloists. They are a permanent part of the
Corps_de_ballet
French ballet dancer and choreographer
(born June 8, 1985, in Bordeaux, France) is a French ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. Mathilde Froustey was a "Sujet" soloist
Mathilde_Froustey
French ballet company
declined. Laurent Hilaire was highly appreciated as principal dancer. After his farewell as a dancer he continued his career in the company attaining in
Paris_Opera_Ballet
Soviet-born ballet dancer (1938–1993)
1993) was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Nureyev is widely regarded as the preeminent male ballet dancer of the 20th century, as well as
Rudolf_Nureyev
Classical ballet company
corps of dancers in the world, incorporating foreign as well as native-born talent. In 2007 the appointment of New York City Ballet principal dancer Nikolaj
Royal_Danish_Ballet
American ballet dancer
JIL-ee-ən; born April 11, 1979) is a British-born American ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Raised in Florence, South
Gillian_Murphy
Canadian ballet dancer
Heather Ogden is a Canadian ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada. Ogden was born in Toronto, Ontario. She and her
Heather_Ogden
American non-profit organization
ballet company to promote an African-American woman, Debra Austin, to principal dancer. Between 1987 and 1989, Pennsylvania Ballet forged an alliance with
Philadelphia_Ballet
American dancer and actor (born 1987)
American in Paris, and as Munkustrap in the 2019 film Cats. He was a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. Fairchild was raised in Salt Lake City
Robbie_Fairchild
English ballet school
principal dancer with Royal Ballet of Flanders Laurretta Summerscales, principal dancer with Bavarian State Ballet Erina Takahashi, lead principal dancer
English National Ballet School
English_National_Ballet_School
Filipina-American ballet dancer
in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina-American ballet dancer. She danced as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT) until her retirement
Stella_Abrera
Russian principal dancer of Bolshoi Ballet
Valerievna Krysanova (Russian: Екатерина Валерьевна Крысанова) is a Russian principal dancer of Bolshoi Ballet. Krysanova was born in Moscow, Russia in 1985. Her
Ekaterina_Krysanova
American ballet company
ex-girlfriend of NYCB principal dancer Chase Finlay, began a civil action in New York County Supreme Court against Finlay, principal dancers Amar Ramasar and
New_York_City_Ballet
American ballet dancer and actor
is a former ballet dancer, actor and writer. He was a corps dancer and a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre and a principal with Dutch National
Sascha_Radetsky
American dancer, choreographer and actress
Haylee Roderick is an American dancer. Roderick is a professional dancer and choreographer. She has received training in contemporary ballet, jazz, and
Haylee_Roderick
Canadian ballerina (1923–2006)
New York City Ballet shortly after its founding in 1948, becoming a principal dancer in 1955 and remaining there until her retirement in 1973. Jacques d'Amboise
Melissa_Hayden_(dancer)
American retired ballet dancer
ballet dancer. He was a principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London. Kish was born in Caro, Michigan. Kish first trained in gymnastics and jazz dance, before
Nehemiah_Kish
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
Boy/Male
Hindu
Principle
Boy/Male
Tamil
Adhikara | அதிகராÂ
Principal, Controller
Adhikara | அதிகராÂ
Boy/Male
Hindu
Principal
Boy/Male
Hindu
Principle
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Protector of Earth
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhanta | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚தாÂ
Rule, Principals
Siddhanta | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚தாÂ
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhant | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚தÂ
Rule, Principals
Siddhant | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚தÂ
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Prism; Manifesto; Law; Principal
Boy/Male
Tamil
Principle
Boy/Male
Hindu
Rule, Principals
Girl/Female
Tamil
Principle
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sidhanth | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚த
Principle
Sidhanth | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚த
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhanth Nair | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚த நீர
Principal
Siddhanth Nair | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®‚த நீர
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sindhi, Telugu
Principle
Boy/Male
Sikh
Beloved cherisher, Protector
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Principle
Boy/Male
Hindu
Rule, Principals
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
Principal; Controller
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Principle
Boy/Male
African, American, British, English, Latin
Prince's Town; Principal One
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
Girl/Female
African, Indian, Sanskrit
Female Swan
Girl/Female
English American
or Leona.
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Randwulf, RANDULF means "shield-wolf."
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Assamese, Indian, Kannada, Muslim
Student; Desirous; Seeker
Girl/Female
Indian
Faithfulness, Loyal
Boy/Male
German
High or bright.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil
Aim; Destination; Who has a Specific Goal Everywhere; Target
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Jamaican
Valiant Fighter; Form of Dustin; Thor's Stone
Girl/Female
Muslim
Purity, Righteousness, Honesty, Chest
Boy/Male
Tamil
Brihatbhasha | பà¯à®°à¯€à®¹à®¾à®¤à¯à®ªà®¾à®·à®¾
Son of sage Agniras
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
PRINCIPAL DANCER
adv.
In a principal manner; primarily; above all; chiefly; mainly.
n.
A leader, chief, or head; one who takes the lead; one who acts independently, or who has controlling authority or influence; as, the principal of a faction, a school, a firm, etc.; -- distinguished from a subordinate, abettor, auxiliary, or assistant.
n.
In English organs the chief open metallic stop, an octave above the open diapason. On the manual it is four feet long, on the pedal eight feet. In Germany this term corresponds to the English open diapason.
n.
A capital sum of money, placed out at interest, due as a debt or used as a fund; -- so called in distinction from interest or profit.
a.
Of or pertaining to a prince; princely.
n.
A chief obligor, promisor, or debtor, -- as distinguished from a surety.
n.
Main support; principal dependence.
n. pl.
First principles; fundamental beginnings; elements; as. Newton's Principia.
n.
A principal or essential point or rule; a principle.
n.
One of turrets or pinnacles of waxwork and tapers with which the posts and center of a funeral hearse were formerly crowned.
n.
A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous.
a.
Chief; eminent; greatest; principal.
a.
Highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree; most considerable or important; chief; main; as, the principal officers of a Government; the principal men of a state; the principal productions of a country; the principal arguments in a case.
n.
A heirloom; a mortuary.
n.
A settled rule of action; a governing law of conduct; an opinion or belief which exercises a directing influence on the life and behavior; a rule (usually, a right rule) of conduct consistently directing one's actions; as, a person of no principle.
n.
The chief actor in a crime, or an abettor who is present at it, -- as distinguished from an accessory.
n.
The construction which gives shape and strength to a roof, -- generally a truss of timber or iron, but there are roofs with stone principals. Also, loosely, the most important member of a piece of framing.
n.
The first two long feathers of a hawk's wing.
n.
One who employs another to act for him, -- as distinguished from an agent.
a.
Principal; chief.