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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_BalanchineGeorge Balanchine - Wikipedia

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   George Balanchine ( / ˈbælən ( t) ʃiːn, ˌbælənˈ ( t) ʃiːn /; [1] born Georgiy Melitonovich Balanchivadze; Russian: Георгий Мелитонович Баланчивадзе; Georgian: გიორგი მელიტონის ძე ბალანჩივაძე; January 22, 1904 (O. S. January 9) – April 30, 1983) was a Georgian-American ballet choreographer, recognized as one of the most influential choreographers...

   • List of ballets by George Balanchine

     This is a list of ballets by George Balanchine (1904–1983),...

   • Jewels (ballet)

     Jewels is a three-act ballet created for the New York City...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_ballets_by_GeorgeList of ballets by George Balanchine - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of ballets by George Balanchine (1904–1983), New York City Ballet co-founder and ballet master.

3. balanchine.org › about-george-balanchine › biographyBiography of George Balanchine | George Balanchine Foundation

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   A biography about George Balanchine from his birth in 1904 to his death in 1983. Discover his inspirations and the many companies he created.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jewels_(ballet)Jewels (ballet) - Wikipedia

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   Jewels is a three-act ballet created for the New York City Ballet by co-founder and founding choreographer George Balanchine. It premièred on Thursday, 13 April 1967 at the New York State Theater, with sets designed by Peter Harvey and lighting by Ronald Bates. [1]

5. www.biography.com › artists › george-balanchineGeorge Balanchine - Ballets, Facts & Nutcracker - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · George Balanchine was a ballet choreographer who co-founded and served as artistic director of the New York City Ballet.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › George-BalanchineGeorge Balanchine | Russian-American Choreographer & Ballet ...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · George Balanchine (born January 22 [January 9, Old Style], 1904, St. Petersburg, Russia—died April 30, 1983, New York, New York, U.S.) was the most influential choreographer of classical ballet in the United States in the 20th century.

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   How did George Balanchine become famous?

   • George Balanchine studied ballet and music in Russia before making his way to the United States. He gained notoriety as a young choreographer and co-founded the American Ballet. Balanchine was the co-founder, artistic director and chief choreographer of the New York City Ballet, and nearly every ballet company in the world has performed his work.

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   When did George Balanchine die?

   • The last major award he received, in absentia, was in 1983 for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On April 30, 1983, George Balanchine died in New York at the age of 79. A biography about George Balanchine from his birth in 1904 to his death in 1983.

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   How did Balanchine get involved with ballet?

   • Stravinsky’s connection with the ballet started with Diaghilev, and Balanchine’s first association with his music was in choreographing a new version of Le Chant du rossignol ( The Song of the Nightingale) for the Ballet Russe in 1925.

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   Where did Balanchine work during World War II?

   • During the World War II period, Balanchine worked in the United States for the Original Ballet Russe, for Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and in Hollywood or on Broadway. Kirstein was determined, however, to establish American ballet under Balanchine’s artistic direction.

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   How old was Balanchine when he became a choreographer?

   • Balanchine was 21 at the time and became the main choreographer for the most famous ballet company. Sergei Diaghilev insisted that Balanchine change his name from Balanchivadze to Balanchine. Diaghilev soon promoted Balanchine to ballet master of the company and encouraged his choreography.

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   How did George Balanchine perform Enigma?

   • George Balanchine went about his choreography in an experimental way during the evening time. He and his colleagues eventually performed this piece at the State School of Ballet. This was followed by another duet, Enigma, with the dancers in bare feet rather than ballet shoes.

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8. balanchine.org › about-george-balanchineAbout George Balanchine | The George Balanchine Foundation

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   Learn about George Balanchine, the prolific and influential choreographer who revolutionized ballet in America. Explore his biography, works, school, and legacy on the official foundation website.