Teresa Reichlen Hyltin’s repertoire included a wide range of classical and contemporary works. She performed iconic classical roles such as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty and the Sylph in La Sylphide. Her interpretations of George Balanchine’s ballets included standout performances in Rubies from Jewels, Western Symphony, and Theme and Variations. She was also featured in works by Jerome Robbins, including Afternoon of a Faun and The Four Seasons.
Hyltin originated several roles during her career, including Jean-Pierre Frohlich’s Varied Trio (in four) and Justin Peck’s Pulcinella Variations. She was also featured in the documentary Ballet 422, which chronicles the creation of Peck’s Paz de la Jolla.
In recognition of her talent, Hyltin received the Janice Levin Dancer Award in 2005–06, an honor given to promising corps de ballet members of New York City Ballet.
Beyond her performing career, Hyltin contributed to ballet education. She served as a teaching fellow at the School of American Ballet from 2014 to 2016, and joined the permanent faculty in 2016.
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Sterling Hyltin was born in Amarillo, Texas. In her early years, she pursued figure skating, often training before school each day. Alongside skating, she also took ballet classes at her mother’s encouragement. At the age of 12, Hyltin auditioned for the School of American Ballet (SAB) but was not accepted. She continued her training and, in 2000, was admitted to SAB’s summer program. Following that experience, she was invited to stay on as a full-time student, prompting her move to New York City to pursue professional ballet training.
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I (the author) know Sterling personally and I specifically chose to write about her as my first ever post here on WOMEN. Because she is a woman who has inspired me deeply. My relationship with Hyltin started off as I was working for her as an Au Pair to help with taking care of her two wonderful children. I lived with Hyltin and her family and she made me feel so safe and cared for. Not only is she inspirational and admirable because of her great career as a ballet dancer, but also for her big heart. She is a wonderful mom who’s juggling life and taking care of her two children at the same time. Being a professional ballet dancer is hard and it takes a lot of work. You have to stand strong in order to succeed as one. Not only did she succeed with that, but I could also tell from day to day that she is a strong woman in everything she does. Besides all the fancy awards and titles, she truly is an inspirational woman as she moves through life with a kind heart. She taught me to never give up.