Christopher d'Amboise

Christopher d'Amboise is an American dancer, choreographer, director, playwright, teacher and educator who shaped neoclassical and contemporary ballet across concert and commercial stages. As a principal dancer with New York City Ballet, he worked directly with George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, originating roles in new works while performing major repertory from both choreographers. His stage presence extended to Broadway, where he appeared in *Song and Dance* alongside Bernadette Peters—a performance that earned him a Tony Award nomination. Beyond performance, d'Amboise has built a substantial career as a choreographer for ballet companies and musical theatre, creating works for productions including *High Society* and a rock-musical adaptation of *Romeo and Juliet*. His work integrates concert-ballet craft with theatrical narrative, connecting the precision of Balanchine and Robbins technique to storytelling that weaves dance with spoken word. On screen, he has appeared in television documentaries and performance specials including the Emmy-winning *He Makes Me Feel Like Dancing*, *The Kennedy Center Honors* and *Live from Studio 8H*. Throughout his career, d'Amboise has held leadership roles as artistic director, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Ballet, and continues teaching in university and professional-dance settings.