Allen Peiffer - New York City Ballet

Allen Peiffer

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Photo © Paul Kolnik

Background
Allen Peiffer was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He began his dance training at the age of six with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary. Mr. Peiffer entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, full time in the fall of 2000. In October 2002, Mr. Peiffer became an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and in October 2003 he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet.

Featured Roles Since Joining NYCB

Since joining New York City Ballet, Mr. Peiffer has danced a featured role in:

George Balanchine's:

  • George Balanchine's The NutcrackerTM  (Candy Cane)

Peter Martins':

  • Fearful Symmetries
  • Les Gentilhommes
  • Romeo + Juliet (Romeo)
  • The Sleeping Beauty (Jesters)
  • Swan Lake (Neopolitan)

Jerome Robbins':

  • The Concert

Mr. Peiffer originated corps roles in:

  • Mr. Martins' Thou Swell
  • Susan Stroman's Double Feature
  • Christopher Wheeldon's Carnival of the Animals (Weasels and Rats)

Honors
Mr. Peiffer is a 2002 recipient of the Mae L. Wien Award.
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