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Megan Fairchild ranks #62 of 92 in the Dancer ranking, behind Ekaterina Krysanova, ahead of Violette Verdy.
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When did Megan Fairchild become a principal dancer at New York City Ballet?
Fairchild joined New York City Ballet in 2002 and was promoted to principal dancer in 2005. She trained at the Ballet West Conservatory and the School of American Ballet before entering the company.
Which role did Megan Fairchild perform in Broadway's On the Town?
She played Ivy Smith in the 2014 Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town. The role took her beyond New York City Ballet into a production combining acting, singing and dance.
Which Balanchine ballets are especially associated with Megan Fairchild?
Her New York City Ballet repertory includes leading roles in George Balanchine works such as Theme and Variations, Who Cares? and Jewels. Her speed and precision are particularly suited to Balanchine's technically demanding choreography.
Is Megan Fairchild related to another New York City Ballet dancer?
Yes, her brother Robert Fairchild was also a principal dancer with New York City Ballet. He later starred as Jerry Mulligan in the Broadway production of An American in Paris.
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