George Balanchine
George Balanchine is a choreographer, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include On Your Toes, Courtin' Time, and Where's Charley?.
Date of Birth: January 22, 1904
Date of Death: April 30, 1983 (79)
Birth Place: RUSSIA
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Video: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID Program Available for Free
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-17 14:35:26
NYC Ballet Releases New Video of George Balanchine's FIREBIRD
by Joshua Wright - 2026-06-08 12:56:17
Video: New York City Ballet Reflects on Fall Season With Latest Super8 Mixtape
by Stephi Wild - 2025-12-15 08:47:54
Video: Look Back on Chita Rivera Singing 'Buenos Aires' From EVITA in Throwback Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-07-07 15:11:33
Video: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado Respond to Tony Win for Best Choreography
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 20:43:24
Video: NYC Ballet's Gilbert Bolden III Discusses Justin Peck's MYSTIC FAMILIAR
by Michael Major - 2025-04-23 12:36:21
News
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden Will Depart National Ballet of Canada
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden will retire from The National Ballet of Canada after 29 years, with a farewell gala featuring a new work by James Kudelka created for her.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden will retire from The National Ballet of Canada after 29 years, with a farewell gala featuring a new work by James Kudelka created for her.
Anna Ol, Jan Špunda to Headline SANDT's LEGACY OF DANCE GALA at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Dutch National Ballet's Anna Ol and Jan Špunda will perform at the Legacy of Dance Gala at Artscape Opera House, joining South African dance companies with live accompaniment from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Dutch National Ballet's Anna Ol and Jan Špunda will perform at the Legacy of Dance Gala at Artscape Opera House, joining South African dance companies with live accompaniment from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
New York Theatre Ballet to Present UNCAGED+ and HOMAGE at Danspace Project
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.
Boston Ballet Receives Largest Endowment Gift In Its History
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Boston Ballet has announced a $10 million donation, the largest endowment gift in the organization's history. The gift has been made by an anonymous, long-time patron of Boston Ballet.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Boston Ballet has announced a $10 million donation, the largest endowment gift in the organization's history. The gift has been made by an anonymous, long-time patron of Boston Ballet.
LIVE IN STUDIO A to Open Nashville Ballet's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present LIVE IN STUDIO A, an intimate program pairing Balanchine's ALLEGRO BRILLANTE with new works by company artists and an early look at THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present LIVE IN STUDIO A, an intimate program pairing Balanchine's ALLEGRO BRILLANTE with new works by company artists and an early look at THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.
ALLEGRA to Premiere at New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.
Photos: Cape Ballet Africa to Launch Spring Season with ELYSIUM at The Baxter
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026
Cape Ballet Africa will present the quadruple bill ELYSIUM at The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter in Cape Town, featuring works by George Balanchine, Nacho Duato, Kenneth Tindall and Michelle Reid.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026
Cape Ballet Africa will present the quadruple bill ELYSIUM at The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter in Cape Town, featuring works by George Balanchine, Nacho Duato, Kenneth Tindall and Michelle Reid.
Dutch National Ballet Will Perform LEGACIES in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Dutch National Ballet will open its 2026-27 season with Legacies, a program featuring works by George Balanchine, Hans van Manen, Kirsten Wicklund and Toer van Schayk. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Dutch National Ballet will open its 2026-27 season with Legacies, a program featuring works by George Balanchine, Hans van Manen, Kirsten Wicklund and Toer van Schayk. Learn more here.
Nashville Ballet Welcomes New Company Dancers, Rehearsal Director, and Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Nashville Ballet announced four new Company Artists, a Rehearsal Director and six new Board of Directors members as the organization prepares for its next season, MOVEMENT TAKING FORM.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Nashville Ballet announced four new Company Artists, a Rehearsal Director and six new Board of Directors members as the organization prepares for its next season, MOVEMENT TAKING FORM.
Nashville Ballet Names New Dancers Ahead of MOVEMENT TAKING FORM Season
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Nashville Ballet has added four new Company Artists, a Rehearsal Director and six community leaders to its Board of Directors as it prepares for its upcoming season.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Nashville Ballet has added four new Company Artists, a Rehearsal Director and six community leaders to its Board of Directors as it prepares for its upcoming season.
Los Angeles Ballet Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring COPPÉLIA, Hollywood Bowl Debut & More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Los Angeles Ballet will open its 21st season with a debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl, marking the company's first appearance at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Los Angeles Ballet will open its 21st season with a debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl, marking the company's first appearance at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
Photos: Joffrey Concert Group Names Choreographers for Creative Movers Initiative
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026
Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026
Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.
Antonia Franceschi Named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.
Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD to be Presented at The National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will join Washington Performing Arts at The National Theatre for a program featuring Firebird, Return, and Donizetti Variations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will join Washington Performing Arts at The National Theatre for a program featuring Firebird, Return, and Donizetti Variations.
KC Ballet Sets Single Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ, PULSE and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Kansas City Ballet will open single ticket sales for its upcoming season in two phases, featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE NUTCRACKER, ROMEO & JULIET and PULSE at Kansas City venues.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Kansas City Ballet will open single ticket sales for its upcoming season in two phases, featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE NUTCRACKER, ROMEO & JULIET and PULSE at Kansas City venues.
San Francisco Ballet to Add Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Stops at Jacob's Pillow, NYC Center, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
San Francisco Ballet added fall performances at New York City Center's Fall for Dance, the inaugural Ballet Bend festival in Oregon, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, expanding its 2026 touring schedule.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
San Francisco Ballet added fall performances at New York City Center's Fall for Dance, the inaugural Ballet Bend festival in Oregon, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, expanding its 2026 touring schedule.
Single Tickets Now on Sale for Nashville Ballet's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
Nashville Ballet has opened single ticket sales for its upcoming season, giving patrons the option to purchase seats for individual performances rather than a full subscription package.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
Nashville Ballet has opened single ticket sales for its upcoming season, giving patrons the option to purchase seats for individual performances rather than a full subscription package.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2026 Alex Dubé Scholarship Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2026 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. These one-time awards of up to $10,000 per recipient are distributed annually to dancers enrolled in accredited graduate degree programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2026 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. These one-time awards of up to $10,000 per recipient are distributed annually to dancers enrolled in accredited graduate degree programs.
Christopher and Veronica Jackson & More to be Honored at TDF's Fall Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
TDF's annual fall fundraiser Broadway Breakfast will be held at the iconic Rainbow Room. Guests will enjoy a seated breakfast and the venue’s NYC skyline views along with performances by Broadway stars and inspiring stories that celebrate theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
TDF's annual fall fundraiser Broadway Breakfast will be held at the iconic Rainbow Room. Guests will enjoy a seated breakfast and the venue’s NYC skyline views along with performances by Broadway stars and inspiring stories that celebrate theatre.
Previews: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF GRACE at Lincoln Park Outdoor Stage
by Steve Sucato - Jul 28, 2026
Celebrated as Ohio Contemporary Ballet's (OCB) quintessential ballerina and featured in many of the company's most memorable pas de deux over the past several years, dancer Kelly Korfhage will take her final bow with the company this Saturday, August 1, 2026.
by Steve Sucato - Jul 28, 2026
Celebrated as Ohio Contemporary Ballet's (OCB) quintessential ballerina and featured in many of the company's most memorable pas de deux over the past several years, dancer Kelly Korfhage will take her final bow with the company this Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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