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NYCB's fountain of new talent: seven young dancers surge into the spotlight.

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New York City Ballet is overflowing with youthful energy. With an unprecedented nine new soloists this year and corps members making their mark as they step into major roles, there seems to be an onrush of new talent. So deep is NYGB's "bench" that when injuries occur or key dancers like Jock Soto and Peter Boal retire, corps dancers and soloists step into leading roles, blending in with seasoned professionals.

Ballet master in chief Peter Martins recently said, "I look at this particular crop and I am astonished!" As a tribute to this next generation of fleet and fabulous dancers, he choreographed Friandises, a half-hour tour de force, on 20 corps members. The piece, which premiered in February, showcased the entire cast's individuality, agility, and partnering skills--and several were promoted to soloist level. Last spring the Diamond Project provided another opportunity to see these young dancers create new roles. Comprising seven new ballets, the Diamond Project matched internationally acclaimed choreographers with dancers in all the ranks.

In this issue, Dance Magazine profiles seven of the upcoming dancers; three are still in the corps and four have become soloists.

Casting the petite Ana Sophia Scheller as Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons in A Midsummer Night's Dream, seems like a stretch, but with her...

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