George Balanchine - Wikipedia George Balanchine ( ˈ b æ l ən (t) ʃ iː n, ˌ b æ l ən ˈ (t) ʃ iː n ; [1] born Georgiy Melitonovich Balanchivadze; [a] [b] January 22, 1904 [O S January 9] – April 30, 1983) was a Georgian-American [2] ballet choreographer, recognized as one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th-century [3]
George Balanchine - New York City Ballet George Balanchine is regarded as the foremost contemporary choreographer in the world of ballet Early Years Europe The son of a composer, Balanchine early in life gained a knowledge of music that far exceeds that of most of his fellow choreographers
George Balanchine | Russian-American Choreographer Ballet . . . 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
Biography - George Balanchine Foundation A biography about George Balanchine from his birth in 1904 to his death in 1983 Discover his inspirations and the many companies he created
George Balanchine - Ballets, Facts Nutcracker - Biography 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
George Balanchine Trust | Ballet The George Balanchine Trust, established in 1987 with the mission of preserving and protecting Balanchine’s creative works, is the center from which the business operations relating to the licensing of George Balanchine’s creative output emanate
George Balanchine: His Life and Legacy – Studio R Ballet George Balanchine is one of the most iconic names in ballet He was at once a dancer, a choreographer, an originator of many ballets, a co-founder of the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet, the developer of the Balanchine method, and the father of American ballet