Trivia

Long time boyfriend of fellow ABT principal dancer Gillian Murphy.

Appointed Dean of the School of Dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Studied at Mikhail Baryshnikov's School of Classic Ballet.

Joined the American Ballet Theater in April 1997, as a principal dancer.

Ethan finished up as Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and returned to America to pursue other opportunities closer to home. (September 2014)

Moved to Wellington, NZ to become director of Royal New Zealand Ballet (July 2011)

Began career with New York City Ballet at age 16.

Has been considered by many to be the "most advanced male ballet dancer in the world.".

Screen Debut: Center Stage (2000)

Performing in the ballet "Afternoon of a Faun" with Center Stage (2000) costar Julie Kent at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City (October 2006)

Despite the common misconception, his last name is pronounced "Shtee-fell." The German word for "boot."

The company he's taking over is Irvine, Calif.-based Ballet Pacifica, where he'll be artistic director. Fellow directors will be retired ABT ballerina Amanda McKerrow and her husband, fellow former ABT dancer John Gardner. (September 2005)

Is no longer with the American Ballet Theatre. Has left to dance with his own troupe as Artistic Director. (2005)

Announced his resignation as Artistic Director of Ballet Pacifica (San Diego Union Tribune) (April 2005)

Guest artist as Basilio in Don Quixote with the Australian Ballet in Sydney, Australia. (April 2007)