In addition to his growing knowledge of classical repertoire, David was becoming one of the finest dance partners in the balet world. There were very few variations that he could not execute, regardless of how little rehearsal time he'd been given, and which dancer he'd been partnered with.

A difference of a few inches in height, girth or weight is not significant for a solo ballerina, skill levels being about even. Such is not the case during a pas de deux; each woman is unique, and in major companies, partnered changed frequenly and without notice. Yet David was there, night after night, making his partners look brilliant in front of an ever-more demanding audience.