Justin Peck
Resident choreographer at New York City Ballet and a Tony Award-winning choreographer known for creating dances for stage and film, including work on Spielberg's West Side Story; frequently collaborates with contemporary composers and designers.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 51min
Testing This Legendary Choreographer’s Music Knowledge
Justin Peck, Resident choreographer at New York City Ballet and Tony Award winner, talks about how music becomes movement. He discusses starting ballets from scores, deep listening and playlists, collaborating with dancers and composers, and adapting choreography for film versus stage. The conversation touches on Tchaikovsky, Rite of Spring, Philip Glass, and his work on Spielberg’s West Side Story.
