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Anthony Huxley was born in Walnut Creek, California.

He began studying at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, in the summers of 2002 and 2003, enrolling as a full time student from 2003-2006.

Mr. Huxley also studied at San Francisco Ballet School and the Contra Costa Ballet School.

In October 2006, Mr. Huxley was asked to become an apprentice with New York City Ballet and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in July 2007.

He was promoted to the rank of soloist in July 2011 and to principal dancer in June 2015.

GEORGE BALANCHINE

  • Agon
  • Allegro Brillante
  • Ballo della Regina
  • Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet (Third Movement)
  • Coppélia (Frantz)
  • Chaconne
  • Divertimento from 'Le Baiser de la Fée'
  • Donizetti Variations
  • Duo Concertant
  • "Emeralds" from Jewels
  • The Four Temperaments
  • Harlequinade (Pierrot)
  • Ivesiana (The Unanswered Question)
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (Oberon)
  • Mozartiana
  • George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® (Cavalier, Candy Cane, Soldier)
  • Prodigal Son (The Prodigal Son)
  • "Rubies" from Jewels
  • Raymonda Variations
  • Scotch Symphony
  • Sonatine
  • La Sonnambula
  • La Source
  • Square Dance
  • The Steadfast Tin Soldier
  • Symphony in C (Third Movement, Fourth Movement)
  • Symphony in Three Movements
  • Tschaikovsky Suite No. 3 (Theme & Variations)
  • Vienna Waltzes

AUGUST BOURNONVILLE

  • Bournonville Divertissements (Pas de Six from Napoli and Abdallah)
  • La Sylphide (James)

WILLIAM FORSYTHE

  • Herman Schmerman

PETER MARTINS

  • Bal de Couture
  • Fearful Symmetries
  • Romeo + Juliet (Mercutio)
  • The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Désiré, Bluebird, Gold)
  • Swan Lake (Benno, Neapolitan, Spanish)

JUSTIN PECK

  • Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes
  • Year of the Rabbit

ALEXEI RATMANSKY

  • Concerto DSCH

JEROME ROBBINS

  • 2 & 3 Part Inventions
  • Andantino
  • Brandenburg
  • Dances at a Gathering
  • Dybbuk
  • The Four Seasons (Winter, Spring)
  • The Goldberg Variations
  • Piano Pieces

RICHARD TANNER

  • Sonatas and Interludes

CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON

  • Mercurial Manoeuvres

Sidra Bell

  • SUSPENDED ANIMATION

Peter Martins

  • Mirage
  • Ocean's Kingdom (Drunken Lords)

Matthew Neenan

  • The Exchange

Justin Peck

  • Belles-Lettres
  • Copland Dance Episodes
  • Pulcinella Variations
  • Scherzo Fantastique
  • Solo

Jamar Roberts

  • Emanon – In Two Movements

Liam Scarlett

  • Acheron

Troy Schumacher

  • Common Ground

Peter Walker

  • dance odyssey

Screen Test

Anthony Huxley

Though eagerly sought after by the School of American Ballet at a young age, Principal Dancer Anthony Huxley took his time to make the cross-country move from his Bay Area hometown. He shares his favorite Balanchine adage, current post-show ritual, and a few traits of his that might surprise audiences.

Anatomy of a Dance

Anthony Huxley on Justin Peck's SOLO

Anthony Huxley on Justin Peck's SOLO: Anatomy of a Dance Principal Dancer Anthony Huxley describes feeling "alone in the crowd" onstage as he embarks on an easter egg hunt of references during this phrase from Justin Peck's Solo, which premiered for live audiences during the 2022 Fall Fashion Gala.

INSIDE THE REPERTORY

ANTHONY HUXLEY ON GEORGE BALANCHINE'S DUO CONCERTANT

In addition to his affinity for the fleet-footed choreography of Duo Concertant, Anthony Huxley admires the intimate "trickle down" of knowledge that occurs when rehearsing the work, and shares how his artistry has matured during his decade performing the role.

Anatomy of a Dance

Anthony Huxley on THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS

Anthony Huxley reflects on his fruitless search for perfection in The Four Temperaments' Melancolic variation.

Anatomy of a Dance

Anthony Huxley on Belles-Lettres

Anthony Huxley talks about the liberation he experiences while dancing in Belles-Lettres, which showcases Peck’s unique familiarity with Huxley’s strengths—they’ve known each other since they were students in the School of American Ballet together.

HONORS

Mr. Huxley was a recipient of the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2006. He was also the recipient of the 2010-2011 Janice Levin Award.

Portrait © Paul Kolnik