Chutes and Ladders
Choreography
Justin PeckMusic
Benjamin BrittenA hypnotic and dynamic duet, Chutes and Ladders captures the ever-shifting relationship between two dancers in constant motion. Set to Benjamin Britten’s intense and intimate String Quartet No. 1, the ballet pulses with emotion and musicality. Created in just nine days, this captivating pas de deux marked Justin Peck’s choreographic debut with Miami City Ballet—an early glimpse into the inventive voice of one of ballet’s most influential artists.
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Ballet Credits
Ballet Credits
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Choreography Justin Peck |
Company Premiere 2013 |
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Music Benjamin Britten |
Costume Design Haydée Morales and Justin Peck
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Lighting Design John Hall |
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The Choreographer: Justin Peck
The Choreographer: Justin Peck
Justin Peck is a three-time Tony Award-winning choreographer, filmmaker, and dancer, and currently serves as Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet—the second person in the company’s 75-year history to hold this title. He danced with New York City Ballet from 2006 to 2019, rising to soloist in 2013, performing a wide-ranging repertoire from Balanchine and Robbins to Tharp and Wheeldon.
Since turning his focus to choreography, Peck has created over 50 works presented worldwide, including at Lincoln Center, the Palais Garnier, Sydney Opera House, and Broadway. His pieces have been performed by leading companies such as Miami City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Australian Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Boston Ballet, Juilliard, and many more.
Peck has choreographed for Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and the film Maestro with Bradley Cooper, and conceived, directed, and choreographed the Tony-winning Broadway productions of Carousel, Illinoise, and Buena Vista Social Club. His work has earned numerous honors, including three Tony Awards for Best Choreography, the Bessie Award for Outstanding Production, the National Arts Award, the Drama Desk Award, the Lucille Lortel Award, and the Chita Rivera Award.
Celebrated for his collaborations across dance, film, and theater, Peck has worked with artists including Sufjan Stevens, Shepard Fairey, Sofia Coppola, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Renee Fleming. Known for his energy, precision, and innovative storytelling, he continues to redefine what ballet can be.
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