Marie van Goethem
Between 1878 and 1881, Degas drew, painted and sculpted Marie in artworks including "Dancer with Fan", "Dancing Lesson", "Dancer Resting", numerous preparatory sketches, and most famously in "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years". He frequently attended ballet performances at the Paris Opera and often observed classes at the dance school. By posing for Degas, Marie likely earned five to six francs per four-hour sitting.
Tiler Peck
Tiler Peck has explored other activities besides ballet, such as musical theater and acting. As she had also studied in jazz, acting and singing. At the age of 11, she obtained a role in the production of "The Music Man" on Broadway and also starred in "On the Town". In 2014, Peck played the title role of the Kennedy Center production of the musical "Little Dancer" directed by Susan Stroman. The musical is inspired by the work of sculptor and painter Edgar Degas. She performed as Clara in the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular".