Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age fifteen after being invited by George Balanchine and was promoted to Soloist in 1969 and principal in 1972.
Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age fifteen after. Kirkland was being invited by George Balanchine. Kirkland was promoted to Soloist in 1969. Kirkland was promoted to principal in 1972.