Gianna Reisen

Gianna Reisen is a New York-based choreographer and movement director whose early work established her as a significant voice in contemporary ballet. She studied Balanchine technique for seven years at the School of American Ballet, where she developed her choreographic practice through the school's Student Choreographic Workshop and the New York Choreographic Institute. In 2017, shortly after graduating from SAB, Reisen received a commission from New York City Ballet for the Fall Fashion Gala—a milestone that made her the youngest choreographer to create a ballet for the company. Her debut work, *Composer's Holiday*, premiered on September 28, 2017, featuring music by Lukas Foss, costumes by Virgil Abloh, and lighting by Mark Stanley. Since then, Reisen has created four works for NYCB, including *Play Time*, commissioned for the company's 2022 Fall Fashion Gala. Her practice is marked by collaborations with leading contemporary designers and artists, including Alejandro Gómez Palomo and Solange Knowles, pairing Balanchine-based training with forward-looking creative partnerships.