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10. Recently named New York City Ballet’s Resident Choreographer (he’s the second person to hold this title).
9. Made Buzzfeed’s list for “37 Dreamy Ballet Boys You’ll Want to Dance With” (#12).
8. Works debuting this season at New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet and, of course, PNB.
7. Stars in a new documentary film titled “Ballet 422” that shadows Peck while he creates the company’s 422nd original piece while also fulfilling his role as a Corps de Ballet member.
6. Has done two collaborations with Sufjan Stevens, “The Year of the Rabbit” and “Everywhere We Go”
5. PNB is previewing Debonair, Justin’s new work for PNB at New York City’s Joyce Theater this week.
4. Justin didn’t start taking ballet lessons until the age of 13 (most dancers begin dancing much earlier than that).
3. Justin is a soloist with the New York City Ballet.
2. He is on Instagram – follow him!
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Photos: Justin Peck and PNB Company Dancers rehearsing Debonair © Lindsay Thomas. Justin Peck