choreographer
George Balanchine.
American choreographer, dancer and ballet master (1904–1983)
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About George Balanchine
George Balanchine was a Russian-American ballet choreographer of Georgian descent. He is recognized as one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its artistic director for more than 35 years. His choreography is characterized by plotless ballets with minimal costume and décor, performed to classical and neoclassical music.
Everything about George Balanchine →- Occupation
- choreographer, dancer, ballet master, ballet dancer
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Soviet Union, France, United States
- Born
- January 22, 1904, January 9, 1904
- Died
- April 30, 1983, April 23, 1983, April 29, 1983
- Website
- http://www.balanchine.org