Harrison Ball
Born (1993-04-12) April 12, 1993
Houston, Texas
NationalityBritish, American
Occupation(s)Actor, choreographer, dancer, movement director

Harrison Ball (born April 12, 1993) is a British-American principal dancer, choreographer, and actor.[1][2] Between 2011 and 2023, Ball danced for New York City Ballet.[3][4]

Biography

Harrison Ball was born on April 12, 1993, in Houston, Texas. At the age of 13, Ball was discovered by Jock Soto, who brought him to New York City and started his training at the official school of New York City Ballet (NYCB), The School of American Ballet (SAB), in 2007.[4][2][5]

Ball attended Professional Children’s School in New York City and completed his High School Diploma in 2009.[1] Ball was one of four students chosen to become an apprentice with New York City Ballet, under the directorship of Peter Martins, in 2011.[5]

In the Winter of 2017, Ball was promoted to Soloist dancer and then to principal dancer in February of 2022.[2] In the October of same year, he made his choreographic debut in a professional company with ‘Purcell Suite’ for New Jersey Ballet.[6][7] Ball danced roles in ballets choreographed by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, William Forsythe, Benjamin Millipied, Susan Stroman, Jorma Elo, Troy Schumacher, Mauro Bigonzetti, August Bournenville, and Angelin Preljocaj.[4]

On April 30, 2023, Ball resigned from New York City Ballet due to physical.[2] His last performance was at Lincoln Center, where he performed George Balanchine’s Square Dance, Jerome Robbin’s Afternoon of a Faun, and George Balanchine’s Haieff Divertimento. Then, he started attending Esper Studios and began to pursue a career in acting and movies.[1][4]

Recognition

  • Mae L. Wien Award recipient, 2011
  • Janice Levin Award honoree, 2013-2014
  • Clive Barnes Award nominee, 2015[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kourlas, Gia (2023-04-28). "The Wild Life and Times of a Soon-to-Be Former City Ballet Dancer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Nordstrom, Leigh (2023-08-02). "Harrison Ball Looks Ahead to Life After NYCB Retirement". WWD. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  3. ↑ Jacobs, Julia (2022-02-27). "New York City Ballet Promotes Three Men to Principal Dancers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Principal Dancer Harrison Ball to Give Final Performance With New York City Ballet This Spring". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  5. 1 2 Parker, Adam (2016-03-04). "COMING HOME". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  6. ↑ Hochman, Jerry (2022-11-24). "New Jersey Ballet: A Company Reborn". CriticalDance. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  7. ↑ Cristi, A. A. "Kaatsbaan Spring 2023 Festival Announces Added Performance Featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, New Jersey Ballet, And Roderick George | KNoname Artist". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
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