Tiler Peck Named Choreographic Associate at NYC Ballet
The veteran principal dancer will create new works and mentor students over the next three seasons.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Dance
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The New York City Ballet has appointed Tiler Peck as its first-ever Choreographic Associate. Peck will continue her long-standing role as a Principal Dancer while developing new ballets for the company.
Why it matters
This appointment signals a deeper integration of artistic leadership within the institution as Peck moves to shape the company's future repertoire. She will balance her performance schedule with new creative duties and mentorship in the First Steps program.
Peck has spent 21 years with the New York City Ballet, an institution that has premiered over 500 new works since 1948. She was promoted to Soloist in 2006 and Principal Dancer in 2009.
The players
Tiler Peck
She is an acclaimed Principal Dancer who has been with the New York City Ballet for over two decades.
New York City Ballet
It is a world-renowned dance company based in New York City that has premiered hundreds of ballets.
The details
Peck, a winner of the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award, will create world premiere ballets over the upcoming three seasons. Her first project in this new capacity is scheduled to debut in the spring of 2027.
Timeline
1948: The New York City Ballet was founded.
2005: Tiler Peck joined the New York City Ballet.
2024: Peck premiered her work Concerto for Two Pianos.
2026: Peck premiered her work Symphonie Espagnole.
May 8, 2027: Peck is scheduled to premiere a new ballet.
Industry Dynamics
This appointment reflects a broader trend in major dance companies to formalize the dual-threat role of dancer and choreographer. By investing in an internal leader, the New York City Ballet joins the 500+ ballets premiered by the New York City Ballet since 1948 in continuing its tradition of artistic growth.
Audiences can expect to see Peck's new choreographic works integrated into upcoming seasons starting in 2027. Her mentorship role also suggests new opportunities for community engagement and education through the First Steps program.
The takeaway
This move highlights the evolving career paths for professional dancers, moving from performers to creators. Fans can look forward to seeing how Peck balances her established performance style with her emerging voice as a choreographer.
What happens next
Peck will present a new world premiere ballet on May 8, 2027, followed by additional commissions for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.
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