Maria Kowroski

Maria Kowroski is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet.[1]

Maria Kowroski
Born1977/1978 (age 42–43)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationBallet dancer
Years active1994-present
Children1
Current groupNew York City Ballet
DancesBallet

Early life

Kowroski was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She started ballet at the age of five. In 1992, she entered the School of American Ballet in New York City.[1]

Career

In 1994, at the age of 17, Kowroski entered the New York City Ballet as an apprentice, and became a member of the corps de ballet a year later. She was promoted to soloist in 1997 and principal dancer in 1999. She has danced classical producton such as Swan Lake, Balanchine's works including Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and The Nutcracker, and originated roles such as Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain.[1][2] She is currently the company's most senior dancer.[3]

Kowroski had danced with Mariinsky Ballet and Munich Ballet as guest artist.[1] She also performed in Dance Against Cancer's 2019 concert.[2]

Other ventures

Kowroski served as motion capture dancer for Barbie in the Nutcracker, Barbie of Swan Lake and Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses. She also appeared in a documentary regarding the latter.[4][5]

Selected repertoire

Kowroski's repertoire with the New York City Ballet includes:[1]

Created roles

  • Mauro Bigonzetti: In Vento, Luce Nascosta, Oltremare, Vespro
  • Boris Eifman: Musagète
  • Jorma Elo: Slice to Sharp
  • Eliot Feld: Organon
  • Douglas Lee: Lifecasting
  • Edwaard Liang: Lineage
  • Peter Martins: Bal de Couture, Them Twos, Thou Swell
  • Wayne McGregor: Outlier
  • Benjamin Millepied: Double Aria
  • Matthew Neenan: The Exchange
  • Justin Peck: Everywhere We Go
  • Susan Stroman: "The Blue Necklace" from Double Feature (Dorothy Brooks), "Blossom Got Kissed" from Duke!
  • Helgi Tomasson: Prism
  • Christopher Wheeldon: After the Rain, Les Carillons, Variations Sérieuses

Personal life

Kowroski is married to actor and former Royal Ballet principal dancer Martin Harvey.[3] They have a son, born in 2016.[6] Kowroski's mother died due to cancer.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2001Barbie in the NutcrackerMotion capture dancer - Clara
2001Living a Ballet DreamHerselfDocumentary
2003Barbie of Swan LakeMotion capture dancer - Odette
2006Barbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesMotion capture dancer - Genevieve
2006Dancing on Air: The Making of Barbie in The 12 Dancing PrincessesHerselfDocumentary

References
  1. "Maria Kowroski". New York City Ballet. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. "Longtime Friends Maria Kowroski and Stella Abrera on Performing Together for the First Time". Pointe Magazine. April 22, 2019.
  3. "Motherhood Reshaped Ballet Dancer Maria Kowroski's Career in a Touching Way". Elle Decor. November 20, 2019.
  4. "Barbie warms up for 'Swan Lake'". Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2003.
  5. "Dancing on Air: The Making of Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses".
  6. "A Ballerina's Return From Maternity Leave". New York Times. May 22, 2016.
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