Q&A with Corps Member Juliet Prine

Juliet Prine and PNB Company dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
May 2023

What is one role that holds special significance for you? 

Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven holds a very special place in my heart. I was lucky enough to spontaneously dance this ballet in New York City at the Koch Theatre during our tour there this past June. This piece feels like a very special step in my career, as it was the first role I danced that had such deep meaning. Typically, I dance more “happy” roles, and through this opportunity I feel as though I discovered a new side of my dancing. 


Juliet Prine in Dwight Rhoden’s Catching Feelings, photo © Angela Sterling.

Do you have pre-performance rituals? 

My pre-performance rituals are a bit strange… I always do my hair and makeup at the theatre which is pretty standard, but for all full length ballets I love to have a bowl of Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries cereal before heading to the stage! 

Describe your perfect day off. 

I love to make the most of my days off! In the summer, I usually try to get out of the city to hike or camp for a couple hours/overnight. I also love spending days on the lake (so does my dog), and trying new restaurants. On a day off in the winter, you can find me skiing at Alpental or Crystal! 

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