Maria Kowroski
Maria Kowroski | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 or 1978 (age 46–47) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Children | 1 |
| Career | |
| Current group | New York City Ballet |
| Dances | Ballet |
Maria Kowroski is an American ballet dancer. She is a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet.[1]
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] Also in 2019, Kowroski and fellow principal dancer Tyler Angle staged Agon for the School of American Ballet's showcase.[4]
Kowroski served as motion capture dancer of Barbie 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.[5][6]
Selected repertoire
Kowroski's repertoire with the New York City Ballet includes:[1]
- After the Rain Pas de Deux
- Agon
- Apollo
- Carnival of the Animals
- The Concert
- Concerto Barocco
- Dances at a Gathering
- The Firebird
- "Emeralds", "Rubies" and "Diamonds" from Jewels
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania)
- The Nutcracker (Sugarplum Fairy, Dewdrop, Coffee)
- Romeo + Juliet (Lady Capulet)
- The Sleeping Beauty (Lilac Fairy, Carabosse, Diamond)
- Swan Lake (Balanchine)
- Swan Lake (Martins)
- Serenade
- Symphony in C (Second Movement)
- La Valse
- Vienna Waltzes
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.[7] Kowroski's mother died due to cancer.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Barbie in the Nutcracker | Motion capture dancer - Clara | |
| 2001 | Living a Ballet Dream | Herself | Documentary |
| 2003 | Barbie of Swan Lake | Motion capture dancer - Odette | |
| 2006 | Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses | Motion capture dancer - Genevieve | |
| 2006 | Dancing on Air: The Making of Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses | Herself | Documentary |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Maria Kowroski". New York City Ballet. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Longtime Friends Maria Kowroski and Stella Abrera on Performing Together for the First Time". Pointe Magazine. April 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Motherhood Reshaped Ballet Dancer Maria Kowroski's Career in a Touching Way". Elle Decor. November 20, 2019.
- ^ "School of American Ballet's Gutsy Kids: 'They Just Have to Dance'". New York Times. July 7, 2020.
- ^ "Barbie warms up for 'Swan Lake'". Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2003.
- ^ "Dancing on Air: The Making of Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses".
- ^ "A Ballerina's Return From Maternity Leave". New York Times. May 22, 2016.