Miriam Miller is an American New York City Ballet dancer.[1][2][3] She became a principal dancer at the organization in 2025.[4]

Miriam Miller
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationFordham University
OccupationBallet dancer
Years active2015–present
OrganizationNew York City Ballet
AwardsPrincess Grace Award

Career

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Miller joined the New York City Ballet as an apprentice in 2015, shortly before graduating school. There she played Titania from A Midsummer Nigh's Dream and the Lylac Fairy of Sleeping Beauty. She won a Princess Grace Award in 2017.[5][3]

She became a principal dancer in 2025. In February, she played Odette and Odile from Swan Lake.[4]

Personal life

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Miller is married and lives in Westchester County, New York. She graduated Fordham University with a major in anthropology.[4]

References

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  1. Lansky, Chava Pearl (2022-12-13). "New York City Ballet Soloist Miriam Miller Shares Her Leftover-Friendly Lentil Salad Recipe". Dance Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  2. Kourlas, Gia (2016-05-27). "Miriam Miller Talks About Her Success at New York City Ballet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  3. 1 2 BATTAGLIA, JENNA. "Miriam Miller: Balancing School and the Stage". The Observer. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  4. 1 2 3 Kourlas, Gia (2025-02-25). "A Ballerina Steps Into the Spotlight With Swan Queen Confidence". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  5. "Iowa City native Miriam Miller returning home with Hancher ballet performance". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.