Darci Kistler
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Darci Kistler (born June 4, 1964) was one of the more noted American ballerinas of the 20th century, and was the last lead dancer for the legendary choreographer George Balanchine.
Kistler was born in Riverside, California, and received her early training at Riverside Ballet Arts, a ballet studio in southern California. In 1979, she was selected to study at Balanchine's School of American Ballet. Kistler subsequently joined the New York City Ballet in 1980, initially as part of the corps de ballet; she became a soloist in 1981, and principal dancer in 1982 (the youngest ever, at only 17). Signature roles include Balanchine's "Jewels" (Diamonds), "Agon," "Prodigal Son" and "Symphony in C." She danced the role of the Sugarplum Fairy in New York City Ballet's 1993 film version of The Nutcracker.
Kistler joined the School of American Ballet's permanent faculty in 1994.
She married NYCB's ballet master in chief Peter Martins in 1991. They have one daughter, Talicia, born in 1996.
[edit] Further reading
- Darci Kistler; Alicia Kistler, Ballerina: My Story (Pocket Books, New York, 1993)
