Gilbert Bolden III
Gilbert Bolden III is a Corps de Ballet member with New York City Ballet. He was born in San Diego, California and began dancing at the age of nine in Las Vegas, Nevada. His ballet training began in 2011 at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA, and he continued his studies at The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia, PA in 2013. In 2014, Mr. Bolden enrolled at the School of American Ballet, NYCB’s official school. He became an apprentice with the Company in August 2017 and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in August 2018. Since joining the company Mr. Bolden has originated featured roles in ballets by Gianna Reisen and Justin Peck. He has also been featured in many works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.