George balanchine

Explore the breathtaking choreography and artistic vision of George Balanchine, one of the most influential ballet choreographers of all time. Immerse yourself in his timeless masterpieces and experience the magic of his ballets today.
George Balanchine (Giorgi Balanchivadze; 1904–1983), was one of the 20th century's most prolific and famous choreographers. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its balletmaster for more than 35 years. He was a choreographer known for his musicality; he expressed music with dance and worked extensively with leading composers of his time like Igor Stravinsky. Happy Birthday George, Igor Stravinsky, Ballet Stuff, Elysian Fields, Jerome Robbins, Famous Dancers, Opera Ballet, Adult Ballet, Classic Jazz

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George Balanchine (Giorgi Balanchivadze; 1904–1983), was one of the 20th century's most prolific and famous choreographers. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its balletmaster for more than 35 years. He was a choreographer known for his musicality; he expressed music with dance and worked extensively with leading composers of his time like Igor Stravinsky.

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George Balanchine was teacher, mentor and friend to the young Suzanne Farrell (Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images) Suzanne Farrell, Margot Fonteyn, Ballet Teacher, New York City Ballet, Adult Ballet, Vintage Ballet, George Balanchine, City Ballet, Ballet Fashion

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"I'm thought of as a cool, unemotional dancer, but inside I'm not. As soon as I hear music, something in me starts to vibrate." The most lyrical American ballerina of her generation was a young student from Cincinnati when, at age 15, she first auditioned for the legendary choreographer George Balanchine. She danced a section of Glazunov's The Seasons, humming her own accompaniment, and the perfectionist was charmed. Her talent shone from the moment she joined the New York City Ballet, where…

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