Q&A with Principal Dancer James Kirby Rogers
Do you have talents of passions outside of dance? Chess is really fun. Our rehearsal director, Otto, is ridiculously good at chess, and he beats me all the time!
Q&A with Principal Dancer Lesley Rausch
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? Worry less, enjoy more. You wouldn’t believe how fast a 20-year career can fly by.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite
What is the most rewarding part of being a dancer? Getting to share my soul through my physicality is liberating, scary, and supremely fulfilling. I love working with a team to create magic moments for the audience.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy
What is one role that holds special significance for you? Little mortal jump was the ballet that made me fall in love with contemporary works. I feel fortunate to have been pushed outside my comfort zone and discover a whole new world of dance that has continued to bless and enriched my career.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Elle Macy
What is the best advice that you've ever received? David Dawson told me to “Be brave!” minutes before the curtain came up on Empire Noir. I tell myself this often before performing, AND it’s also pretty applicable in my non-dancing life as well. The simplicity of an affirmation, am I right?
Q&A with Principal Dancer Cecilia Iliesiu
How has your approach to the career changed over time? My career at PNB and the pandemic has taught me to take myself less seriously and whole-heartedly embrace my successes and struggles equally.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Angelica Generosa
The most rewarding part of being a dancer for me is to see the joy from the audience after shows. I want people to see that it’s a beautiful place to get away and to be part of an adventure.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Kyle Davis
What is one role that holds special significance for you? Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first time I was cast to learn the role of Oberon I was contemplating a change of career – I had lost my passion for dancing and performing.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Leta Biasucci
What is the best advice that you've ever received? If you are ever in doubt about doing something generous- giving a compliment, writing a card, reaching out to someone- do it.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Jonathan Batista
What are you looking forward to most for the 50th Anniversary Season? Definitely looking forward to performing in George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, and Peter Boal's Giselle alongside Angelica Generosa, and Carmina Burana with Elizabeth Murphy!