YOUNG ACHIEVERS
LOOKING AHEAD: GOALS FOR THE FUTURE As Ellery looks to the future, she remains focused on improving her skills. “There is no such thing as perfection, so I’m always working for more!” She shares. Her ultimate goal is to become a dancer with the New York City Ballet, a dream she has held since watching On Pointe all those years ago. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING DANCERS Ellery’s advice to other young dancers who dream of following in her footsteps is simple but powerful: “Work really hard at what you love, hard work pays off!” Ellery Jarmon’s story is one of passion, hard work, and dedication. As she continues to dance her way through her teenage years, her future in ballet is as bright as ever. With her sights set on the New York City Ballet, there’s no telling just how far this rising star will go.
Photo by Michael Cairns
A love of ballet Ellery Jarmon
BY LINDSAY GILBERT
E llery Jarmon’s journey into the world of dance began at an age when most children are just learning to walk. Today, she continues to pursue her passion with dedication, grace, and an unwavering commitment to her craft. From a young age, she has dreamed of becoming a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), and her hard work is beginning to pay off. DISCOVERING HER LOVE FOR DANCE It wasn’t until second grade that Ellery decided to take her passion to the next level. It was the documentary, On Pointe, about the School of American Ballet (SAB), that made Ellery realize she wanted to pursue ballet as a career. “Everyone looked like they were having so much fun, and they were all amazing dancers,” she recalls. From that moment on, her dream of joining SAB and one day becoming a professional ballerina with the NYCB took root.
Photo by Michael Cairns
Photo by Michael Cairns
What Ellery loves most about dance is the challenge. She thrives on pushing herself to achieve her goals. “I love being challenged and working towards my goals,” she explains. For Ellery, dancing is not just about performance—it’s about personal growth and overcoming obstacles. THE DREAM COME TRUE: JOINING THE NUTCRACKER AT NYCB One of the defining moments of Ellery’s young dance career came when she had the opportunity to perform in the Nutcracker with the NYCB. “I was overjoyed when I found out I was cast in the Nutcracker,” Ellery shares. “It was a complete dream come true.” Being able to perform on stage at Lincoln Center, alongside some of the best dancers in the world, was an experience she would never forget.
Ellery’s role in The Nutcracker was a Hoop, part of a festive and energetic dance featuring dancers holding wooden hula hoops that resembled candy canes. Preparing for the Nutcracker season was both exciting and demanding. A typical day would begin with school in the morning, followed by ballet classes at the School of American Ballet in the afternoon. In between rehearsals, Ellery would balance homework and food breaks, before heading over to the theater with her friends for the evening performances. The experience was filled with memorable moments, particularly when Ellery got to perform alongside some of her idols, such as Tiler Peck and Ruby Lister. “Every performance was very exciting,” she says, recalling those special moments when her favorite ballerinas were on stage.
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