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NYCB Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Alan Chartock,

Published July 21, 2016 at 9:33 AM EDT

Taylor Stanley has danced atSPACbefore. But, this summer marks his first performances in Saratoga as a Principal dancer.

In September 2009, Taylor became an apprentice with NYCB, and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet a year later. He was promoted to soloist in 2013 and to principal dancer in May of this year.

He will be performing a principal role in Justin Peck’s SPAC World Premiere Scherzo Fantastique which will be performed this Saturday Night as part of the Anniversary Gala. Taylor will also perform in Balanchine’s Jewels presented twice next week.

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