Julie Kent (dancer) Ballet Theatre II summer school and the School of American Ballet. She took the stage name Julie Kent at the suggestion of Mikhail Baryshnikov. Kent joined American Ballet Theatre as an apprentice in 1985, became a member of the company's corps de ballet in 1986, was promoted to soloist in 1990, and to principal dancer in 1993. She is known as a skilled dramatic dancer. She was often partnered with ABT Principal Ethan Stiefel, even co-starring with him in the film Center Stage. Her roles with the Company include the Girl in "Afternoon of a Faun", the title role in
David McAllister (dancer) a Centenary Medal. In the 2004 Australia Day Honours List he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to ballet. McAllister is the domestic partner of dancer and choreographer Wesley Enoch. David McAllister (dancer) David Graeme McAllister AM (born 26 November 1963) is the Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet and a former Principal Dancer with the company. David McAllister was born in Perth, Western Australia. A graduate of The Australian Ballet School, he joined The Australian Ballet in 1983. He was promoted to Senior Artist in 1986 and to Principal Artist in January 1989.