Russell Janzen - New York City Ballet

Russell Janzen
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Photo © Paul Kolnik
Background

Mr. Janzen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and began his dance training at the age of six at The Rock School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Janzen attended summer sessions in 2004 and 2005 at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, and enrolled as a full time student in the winter of 2005. In October 2007, Mr. Janzen became an apprentice with NYCB, and in June 2008, he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet.

Featured Roles Since Joining NYCB

Since joining New York City Ballet, Mr. Janzen has danced featured roles in:

Peter Martins':

  • The Waltz Project

Jerome Robbins':

  • The Four Seasons (Winter)
Honors
Mr. Janzen was a recipient of the Mae L. Wein award in 2007.