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Ballet Star Boylston Expecting First Child
4 Feb
Summary
- Principal dancer Isabella Boylston is pregnant and due in June.
- She will take maternity leave, missing the 2026 Summer season.
- Boylston will celebrate 20 years with ABT in the 2027 season.

Isabella Boylston, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, joyfully announced on February 4, 2026, that she is pregnant. She and her husband, Daniel Shin, are expecting their first child this June.
Due to her pregnancy, Boylston will be taking a maternity leave. Consequently, she will not be performing during the upcoming 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House.
However, the celebrated dancer has confirmed her intention to return to the stage for the 2026-2027 season. The American Ballet Theatre plans to honor Boylston's two decades with the company during its 2027 Summer season, marking a significant milestone in her career.




