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Susan Jaffe
Born January 1, 1962 in Washington, D.C., United States (64 years old)
Ballet
4 Signature Roles2 Principal Houses
Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Susan Jaffe rose through the ranks of American Ballet Theatre to become one of its most celebrated principal dancers, commanding a repertoire spanning classical masterworks and cutting-edge contemporary choreography. Her four-decade career with ABT—encompassing roles from Giselle to Carmen—established her as a performer of exceptional versatility and dramatic intelligence. She has since transitioned to artistic leadership, currently serving as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, where she shapes the company's vision and legacy.
Career Highlight
Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre; current Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre
At a Glance
- Discipline
- Dancer
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1962 · Washington, D.C., United States
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