Glenn Keenan - New York City Ballet

Glenn Keenan
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Photo © Paul Kolnik
Background
Glenn Keenan was born in New York, New York, and began her ballet training at the age of eight at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet. As a student, Ms. Keenan performed the role of Elisa in August Bournonville's Konservatoriet, led the First Campaign in George Balanchine's Stars and Stripes, and danced a soloist role in Balanchine's Danses Concertantes for SAB's 2000 Annual Spring Workshop. In June 2000, she became an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and in October 2000 she became a member of the corps de ballet.
Featured Roles Since Joining NYCB

Since joining New York City Ballet, Ms. Keenan has performed featured roles in:

George Balanchine's:

  • Cortège Hongrois
  • The Four Temperaments
  • George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ (Hot Chocolate and Flowers)
  • "Emeralds" from Jewels
  • Raymonda Variations

Jerome Robbins':

  • Fanfare (Piccolo and Flutes)
  • Interplay

and Peter Martins':

  • Eight Easy Pieces
  • The Sleeping Beauty (Emerald and Vivacity)
  • Swan Lake (Princesses)
  • Viva Verdi

Ms. Keenan originated corps roles in:

  • Peter Martins' Hallelujah Junction (NYCB premiere)
  • Susan Stroman's Double Feature
  • Richard Tanner's Soirée
  • Christopher Wheeldon's An American in Paris and Carnival of the Animals
Honors
Ms. Keenan is a Mae L. Wien Award recipient for 2000.
Film Credits
Ms. Keenan's film work includes an appearance in the Warner Brothers' film of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™.