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Alumnus Jarod Curley Promoted to ABT Principal Dancer

July 21, 2026

Congratulations to CityDance Alumnus, Jarod Curley, promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre!

We are thrilled to celebrate CityDance Conservatory alumnus Jarod Curley, who has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, effective September 1, 2026.

Curley trained at CityDance Conservatory before going on to Next Generation Ballet and the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany. He joined ABT Studio Company in 2016, the main Company in 2018, and was promoted to Soloist in 2024 — building a repertoire that spans Swan Lake, Onegin, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, and more.

We are so proud to see a CityDance Conservatory Alum reach the rank of Principal at one of the world’s leading ballet companies. Congratulations, Jarod!

CityDance Division: Conservatory