Cory Stearns

Paul Cornell Stearns
Born (1985-10-16) October 16, 1985
Southampton, New York
Nationality American
Occupation Dancer
Years active 1990–present
Height 6' 0"

Paul Cornell "Cory" Stearns (born October 16, 1985) is an American ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States. Stearns is also a high fashion model.

Early education and development

Stearns began dancing at age of three with the encouragement of his mother (who studied the Graham technique when she was younger).[1][2] He began ballet training age five at the Seiskaya Ballet in St. James, New York under the direction of Mme. Valia Seiskaya, formally of the National Opera of Greece.[3] At thirteen, Stearns received a full scholarship to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's summer intensive.[4] At age fifteen, he participated in the Youth America Grand Prix and was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Royal Ballet School in London.[5] During Stearns' time at the Royal Ballet School he performed as pop artist Kylie Minogue's dance partner in her music video for Chocolate.[6] Stearns graduated from The Royal Ballet School in 2004 and returned to New York.

Dance career

Stearns joined the Studio Company of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in 2004. In the 2005 he was promoted to an apprentice with ABT and to the corps de ballet in 2006.[7] Stearns' leading role premiere came in 2008 as Conrad in Anna-Marie Holmes' production of Le Corsaire. Stearns was promoted to Soloist in 2009 and elevated to Principal Dancer in January 2011. Stearns returned to London for a guest role as the Nutcracker Prince at the Royal Opera House.[8] Stearns continues as a Principal Dancer with ABT.

Modeling career

Stearns began his modeling career by chance in 2009 when an agent spotted him at "New Andy's Deli".[9] Since then he has modeled for Louis Vuitton, Ramsey, and Dolce & Gabbana and has been photographed by Bruce Weber, Steven Klein, and Annie Liebovitz who shot him alongside fellow dancers Benjamin Millepied and Stella Abrera for a Vogue Magazine spread.[10]

Personal life

Stearns was raised in Mattituck, Long Island. He resides in New York City.

Dance repertoire

Year Title Role
2007From Here On Outoriginal role
2007One of Threeoriginal role
2008Le CorsaireConrad
2008Rabbit and Rogue
2008ÉtudesLead
2008Citizen
2008Brief Flingfeatured role
2009Overgrown Path
2009Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyessoloist
2009Allegro BrillanteLead
2009La SylphideJames
2009Everything Doesn't Happen at OnceLead
2010The Awakening pas de deux
2010The Brahms-Haydn Variations
2010The Awakening pas de deuxLead
2010The Leaves Are FadingLead
2010The Brahms-Haydn Variations
2011the Ballet Dancer
2011Private Lightoriginal role
2011Duo ConcertantLead
2011Shadowplaythe Terrestrial
2011Don QuixoteBasilio and Espada
2011Lady of the CamelliasArmand Duval
2011In the Upper Room
2012Swan Lakevon Rothbart
2012FirebirdKaschei
2012OneginOnegin
2012The Moor's PavaneHis Friend
2012The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker Prince
2012The Leaves Are FadingLead
2012Thirteen Diversions
2012La BayadèreSolor
2013Symphony in C
2013Three, Piano Concerto #1original role
2013Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
2013Theme and VariationsLead
2013A Month in the CountryBeliaev
2013The DreamOberon
2013SylviaAminta
2013The Sleeping BeautyPrince Désiré
2013The TempestProspero
2014Gaîté ParisienneBaron
2014ManonDes Grieux
2014Giselle, Grand Pas ClassiqueAlbrecht
2014The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker Prince
2014Raymonda Divertissementsoriginal role
2014With a Chance of Rainoriginal role
2015Les SylphidesThe Poet
2015The Sleeping BeautyPrince Désiré
2015Romeo and JulietRomeo and Paris
2015Swan LakePrince Siegfried
2015Pillar of FireMan from the House Opposite
2015Jardin aux LilasHer Lover
2015OthelloCarnival Dancer
2015Fancy FreeSecond Sailor
2015CinderellaThe Prince [11]

Awards

  • 2009 Erik Bruhn Prize for best male dance
  • 2004 the Dame Ruth Railton Award for excellence in dance (Royal Ballet School)
  • 2003 the Dame Ruth Railton Award for excellence in dance (Royal Ballet School)

References

  1. ↑ Kourias, Gia. "The new kid on the block; ABT's Cory Stearns makes a huge leap this season-for starters: Conrad". TimeOut New York. TimeOut. Retrieved May 22, 2008.
  2. ↑ Carman, Joseph. "Stepping into the Spotlight". Pointe Magazine Online. DanceMedia LLC. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Valia Seiskaya" (PDF). SEISKAYA BALLET. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Carman, Joseph. "Stepping into the Spotlight". Pointe Magazine Online. DanceMedia LLC. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Cory Stearns; Guest Artist". Royal Opera House. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  6. ↑ Kourias, Gia. "The new kid on the block; ABT's Cory Stearns makes a huge leap this season-for starters: Conrad". TimeOut New York. TimeOut. Retrieved May 22, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Dancers". American Ballet Theatre. Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "Cory Stearns; Guest Artist". Royal Opera House. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "ABT Dancer Cory Stearns: FoxNews". Youtube. Youtube. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  10. ↑ "An Interview With American Ballet Theatre Dancer: Cory Stearns". Live Playfully. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  11. ↑ Macauley, Alastair (30 June 2015). "Review: 'Cinderella' Returns to the American Ballet Theater Stable". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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