Sara Adams - New York City Ballet

Sara Adams
Adams Sara
Photo © Paul Kolnik 
Background
Sara Adams is a member of New York City Ballet’s corps de ballet. She was born in Dennis, Massachusetts, and began her dance training at the age of six at the Mid-Cape Ballet Academy. She later studied at the Boston Ballet School, before taking a summer course at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, during the summer of 2003. She enrolled as a full time student at SAB from 2003 to 2008. Ms. Adams became an apprentice with NYCB in June 2008 and became a member of the corps de ballet in September 2009. 
Featured Roles Since Joining NYCB

Since joining New York City Ballet, Ms. Adams danced a featured role in:

George Balanchine's:

  • George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ (Dolls)

Peter Martins':

  • Sleeping Beauty (Vivacity)
  • Swan Lake

She has originated roles in:

Melissa Barak’s:

  • A Simple Symphony

Benjamin Millepied’s:

  • Quasi Una Fantasia
Honors
Ms. Adams is the recipient of the Mae L. Wien Award in 2007.