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Sara Mearns
Principal Dancer
Born January 19, 1986 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States (40 years old)
Ballet
Sara Ann Mearns is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at New York City Ballet.
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4 Signature Roles1 Principal Houses
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Career Trajectory
Mearns rose through the ranks of New York City Ballet to achieve Principal Dancer status, establishing herself as a fearless interpreter of the company's classical and contemporary repertoire. Her dramatic intensity and technical command have made her a cornerstone of NYCB's casting across Balanchine's most demanding roles and new commissions alike, defining a generation of American ballet dancers.
Career Highlight
Promoted to Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
At a Glance
- Voice
- Principal Dancer
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1986 · Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Training & Education
School of American Ballet
Principal Houses
Engagements
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