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One of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of nearly 100 extraordinary dancers and an unparalleled repertory.

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Single tickets are now available for 2024–25 repertory performances, featuring 6 premieres and 3 full-length works among 65 ballets across Fall, Winter, and Spring. Secure your seats and buckle up as we near the launch of Ballet Unbound on September 17:
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Last night, 12 yrs after performing the role at #SAB , @tilerpeck made her debut as the Russian girl in Serenade.
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Balanchine once said he created Theme and Variations, the final section of his ballet Tschaikovsky Suite No. 3, “to evoke that great period in classical dancing when Russian ballet flourished with the aid of Tschaikovsky’s music.” See the ballet in full:
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New York City Ballet is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jonathan Stafford as Artistic Director of NYCB and the School of American Ballet, and Wendy Whelan as Associate Artistic Director of NYCB. Learn more about this exciting news here:
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In case you missed it: Our very own Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder in yesterday's reimagined Macy's Day Parade, with a sweet excerpt from the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
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Principal ballerina Ashley Bouder from the @nycballet dances to "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" for us. 🩰 ❄ #MacysParade @delta
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The New York City Ballet family mourns the passing of former Principal Dancer and Ballet Master Karin von Aroldingen. (Pictured here with Earle Sieveling. Photo by Martha Swope, 1965.)
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NYCB mourns the loss of Jacques D'Amboise, a legendary dancer, choreographer, and educator who performed with the Company for nearly 35 years, and whose inimitable artistry and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed. Photo: Martha Swope, 1964.
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“They are poets of gesture.” — George Balanchine NYCB's 19-20 season embodies the idea of poetry in motion through our diverse and expansive programming, with 54 ballets across 22 programs, including six world premieres. Performances start September 17:
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Anthony Mmesoma Madu of @LeapOfDanceAca1 in Lagos, Nigeria, wowed the world in the viral video of him dancing ballet barefoot in the rain. @BBCWorld caught up with him, his instructor and his family in this interview.
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"Where I live there are no male ballet dancers like me. When people see ballet they think it is only for girls" Meet 11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu who's challenging ballet stereotypes in Nigeria
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ABCs of NYCB: W is for Walpurgisnacht Ballet, created by Mr. B to evoke the reverie of the Walpurgisnacht scene from the opera Faust, where the deceased roam free for one night. Erica Pereira is equally otherworldly as she executes these challenging petit allegro and turns.
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Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder soars through these grands pas des chat in a preview from tonight's 8 PM EDT stream of Donizetti Variations. No wonder she calls them "ninja kicks." Stream at . #NYCulture2Go
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Balanchine’s ethereal Serenade opens the Tschaikovsky & Balanchine program. First performed by students from The School of American Ballet in 1934, it is now one of the most treasured ballets in our repertory.
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No two Sugarplum Fairy crowns are the same. When they're crafted, dancers are consulted on how they'd like the jewels to sit on their head.
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We’re excited to announce our 2020 Digital Spring Season, launching tomorrow, April 21. Every Tues & Fri at 8 PM for the next 6 weeks we’ll stream a recording of a full ballet or selection of excerpts from our repertory at & . 1/3
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The Nutcracker was the last of the great Tschaikovsky ballet trilogy, following Swan Lake & The Sleeping Beauty. See all three this season.
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The "Theme and Variations" movement from Balanchine's Divertimento No. 15 will be part of Tuesday's 8 PM EDT Digital Spring program. Watch the five featured ballerinas take their turns at center stage in this sneak preview from the 2016 performance we're streaming on Tuesday.
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#TBT stands for Tall Beautiful Tanaquil as we reflect on this Fredrick Melton portrait of her in costume as the Sugarplum Fairy in 1954 for the world premiere of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. Tickets are nearly sold out—check for availability.
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Last night, the ladies of the Corps de Ballet and Principal Dancer @tilerpeck , aswirl in blue tulle, kicked off our Tschaikovsky & Balanchine program. See this iconic ballet JAN 25, 26 mat, 27, 29, 30:
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. @tilerpeck blazes through a solo moment in Thursday night's world premiere of @justin_peck ’s new ballet Principia, featuring an original score by Sufjan Stevens. See Principia again tonight, FEB 9 mat, 10, 27, and MAR 2 eve:
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NYCB will return to the stage for its 2021-22 Season, beginning on September 21, 2021. Though we are devastated to cancel our 2020-21 winter & spring performance seasons, our primary focus during the ongoing health crisis is the safety of our artists, staff, and audiences. (1/4)
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Here's to a brilliant New Year – no matter the setting – from all of us in the New York City Ballet family. #HappyNewYear
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Now that the gifts are opened and dinner's cleared away, extend your celebration with a viewing of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, exclusively streaming on Marquee TV. Visit now.
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While rehearsing Robbins' Other Dances, @tilerpeck & Joaquin De Luz had a special guest coach: Mikhail Baryshnikov, on whom the ballet was made in 1976. Peck said, “it was a tremendous honor to watch and learn from someone I have looked up to for so long.”
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It's t-minus one month until George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® returns. Join us this holiday season for one of the most magical journeys on stage. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® runs NOV 29-JAN 5:
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#tbt to this big entrechat six from Balanchine's Square Dance, with Kay Mazzo in 1967, Merrill Ashley in 1979, and Kyra Nichols in 1980, all with Bart Cook by their sides. Photos captured by Martha Swope.
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Quick challenge: which ballet is Ashley Bouder rehearsing here?
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"Ballet sweets from Balanchine's inexhaustible candy box." This past fall, Soloist Sara Adams performed the first pink-tutu-ed solo in Raymonda Variations. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak
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Balanchine reversed the order of the last 2 movements in Tschaikovsky's Serenade in C to end the ballet on a melancholy note. Sterling Hyltin leads the final Elegy movement by being lifted across the stage, as if floating, in this fall 2019 performance. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak
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A Happy and Healthy to all.
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Corps de Ballet Member Rachel Hutsell is one of the first dancers in our Company to wear @FreedofLondon ’s new “ballet bronze” pointe shoes. Here she tries on a pair of her specialty pointe shoes, which she’ll wear on stage when the order arrives next year.
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Getting to perform in Balanchine's brief but enchanting ballet Valse Fantaisie stands out for corps member Kristen Segin as her most memorable moment from the 18/19 season. "That ballet is eight minutes of pure joy to dance!" she says.
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Two weeks from today, the curtain rises on the timeless magic of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® at New York City Ballet. Reserve tickets today and meet us at @LincolnCenter beginning November 24:
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"First comes the sweat. Then comes the beauty — if you’re very lucky and you’ve said your prayers." – George Balanchine. Tickets for the 18/19 Seasons are on sale now at . We're back on stage SEPT 18.
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In just a few short hours, the curtains will rise on the first performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® this season. Make the trip to Lincoln Center to see the holiday classic, on stage through JAN 5:
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Suzanne Farrell is in our studios this week to coach Maria Kowroski & Tyler Angle and Sara Mearns & Russell Janzen in the regal pas de deux from Balanchine's Diamonds – a role she originated with Jacques d'Amboise in 1967 – to prepare for the ballet’s return this May.
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Onward and upward into a new year. Photo: @J_Sutton_Studio
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Colorful, light, fun: We're adopting this as our new summer aesthetic. Can you name this ballet?
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It was a historic moment last night: final bows of #JewelsBallet with all 3 companies united. @BalletOParis @BolshoiOfficial @LincolnCenter
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Merde & thank you to Principal Dancer @robbiefairchild , who says farewell to New York City Ballet w/ a final performance this afternoon.
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Can you believe that these steps were imagined in 1928, when George Balanchine was only 24 years old? See Apollo tonight, May 14, and May 15 matinee on the Stravinsky Festival III program:
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Even if you’re a dog person, you’ve got to admit this photo of George Balanchine and his dear cat Mourka is beyond adorable.
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This iconic moment happens in one of the most cherished ballets in our repertory, which is returning this fall. Do you know what it is?
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ABCs of NYCB: G is for Glinkiana, the 4-part ballet Balanchine set to various Glinka compositions in 1967. The ballet was eventually distilled to the 2nd movement alone and renamed Valse Fantaisie after its score. Here, Erica Pereira and Daniel Ulbricht lead the opening.
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In 1948, Balanchine realized his vision of a company that reimagined the principles of classical ballet with choreography that's now performed by companies around the world. Honor his legacy with a gift to NYCB on the anniversary of his birth, Jan. 22:
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There may not be any snow on the ground this first day of winter, but there's a perfect winter wonderland on stage at every performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. Join us at Lincoln Center this holiday season, now through JAN 5. Tickets at .
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Flash Footage: "Serenade is really about the corps de ballet," former Principal Kyra Nichols recently told us. The proof is in the footing:
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#NutcrackerNumbers The lead Candy Cane in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® (danced here by Corps de Ballet Member Cainan Weber) executes 12 consecutive turning jumps through a hoop during the thrilling divertissement.
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Merde to all three companies performing in #JewelsBallet tonight! @BalletOParis @BolshoiOfficial @LincolnCenter
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A big congratulations to former Principal Dancer Joaquín de Luz who was recently appointed as the Director of Spain's Compañía Nacional de Danza. We can’t wait to see what amazing work he will do for the company.
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Audiences worldwide will be able to enjoy our most recent performances abroad beginning at 9/8c tonight when "Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid" premieres on @GPerfsPBS , featuring works by George Balanchine (including Square Dance, seen here) and Justin Peck.
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FLASH FOOTAGE from Eight Easy Pieces. MacKinnon says, "The best moments are when we are dancing together. I can feel the energy & the joy."
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This very brief history of ballet takes us from 1661 right up to the #HereNowFestival , beginning April 25.
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#tbt to this Emeralds pas de deux moment, from Suki Schorer & Francisco Moncion in 1969, to Susan Hendl and Nolan T'Sani in 1976, to Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Principal Dancer Sara Mearns in 2010. Photos by Martha Swope and Paul Kolnik.
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This winter, Ashley Bouder returns in the lead role of Odette/Odile in Peter Martins' Swan Lake. See her reprise the role alongside Jovani Furlan in his debut as Prince Siegfried, tonight & FEB 18. Catch Swan Lake performances now through FEB 23:
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From all of us at New York City Ballet, Happy Holidays! Illustration by Valeria Docampo.
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Astrological signs, as told by ballet:
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On Pointe, a new 6-part docuseries about the School of American Ballet, will premiere on @disneyplus this winter. Stay tuned for release dates—we can't wait to watch.
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Here's what's coming to #DisneyPlus this fall and winter →
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Featuring 12 corps members, two demi-soloists, and one shimmering Dewdrop, Waltz of the Flowers is easily one of the most recognizable divertissements in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Catch the flowers in full bloom NOV 29 – JAN 5:
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George Balanchine's Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux is not only challenging and energetic for the dancers — it also captivates the audience with its intricate choreography and literal leaps of faith. See it this spring:
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Fall Replay: Synchronized movements by the muses evoke the strings of Apollo's lute as the deity seems to pluck Calliope, Polyhmnia, and Terpsichore into position during moments of this pas d'action.
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The @PUMA #DoYou spirit has gone global. Last week Mimi Staker, Unity Phalen & @danielulbricht introduced the Swan Pack line to Mexico City.
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The New York City Ballet family is extremely saddened by the news of Violette Verdy’s passing today.
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Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 is an impressive challenge for both its featured dancers & pianists. Both navigate fluctuating tempos & moods with aplomb to convey the ballet's energetic romanticism. Soloist Lauren King shines in this Fall 2019 clip. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak
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Steps to the Season: "We are dancing on the edge of a volcano," Maurice Ravel wrote in his notes about La Valse. Balanchine later used the score for his ballet by the same name, which exudes an air of opulence and foreboding. See it this spring:
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This aspiring ballet dancer from Colombia is an inspiration to us all. Check out his story.
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"Sometimes it helps me when I’m sad or angry. I dance and everything goes away." Meet the 14-year-old who wants to be the Colombian Billy Elliot 🕺
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Originally titled Le Palais de Cristal on its 1947 Paris Opéra Ballet premiere, Balanchine brought Symphony In C to NY a year later, refining its title & design aspects. See Megan Fairchild embody the ballet's virtuosic classicism in a fall performance. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak
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As we take the stage this evening in Dances at a Gathering, we'll be taking a moment to think about Jerome Robbins, on this, his birthday.
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For those who were afraid of the rain, just a taste of what you're missing... Sara Mearns, Adrian Danchig-Waring and Co in Glass Pieces.
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It’s officially Nutcracker season, and we are channeling Patricia Neary as a joyful Dewdrop in a 1965 photoshoot. Jump on over to Lincoln Center and to see George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®:
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Looking back fondly on our time with the legendary Peter Lindbergh in 2015.
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Multi-hyphenate recording artist @solangeknowles will foray into ballet for the first time, composing a score for Gianna Reisen's 2022 Fall Gala world premiere. @nytimes covers the collaboration at Learn about the Fall Gala at
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Congratulations and best wishes to Corps de Ballet Member Silas Farley, who will be retiring from his role as a dancer with NYCB to begin coursework @HarvardExt and embark on an exciting new career this fall as an Artist in Residence on the faculty of dance @SMU .
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A prosthetic leg called the Marie -T (after Taglioni) has been developed that could encourage amputees to develop new forms of choreography which would allow them to dance completely en pointe for an entire ballet.
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Here's a sneak preview of the premiere of Justin Peck's Rotunda, with Principal Dancer Sara Mearns in an unbridled and uplifting solo. We're streaming the entire performance of this joyous ballet on Friday @ 8 PM EDT on & . #nycbwell
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Serious glamour from @harinef at the #NYCBGala
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Principal Dancer @tilerpeck describes Dewdrop as "the perfect role, the perfect costume, the perfect music, & the perfect choreography." See her as Dewdrop in just 1 week on opening night of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® at @LincolnCenter :
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Our All Balanchine digital program is only available for another 48 hours. Stream performance footage from 6 Balanchine ballets free of charge until Tues @ 8 PM EDT, via FB: & YouTube: . Here's a preview of Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux:
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Principal Dancer @tilerpeck effects an autumnal breeze as she whirls around and off the stage during the Fall movement of Jerome Robbins' The Four Seasons. See it this week only, beginning tonight on the All Robbins program:
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"First comes the sweat. Then comes the beauty — if you’re very lucky and you’ve said your prayers." – George Balanchine. #sweatbeauty Performances begin tonight, SEPT 18. Tickets for the 2018/19 Season are on sale now at .
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Watch this incredible #tbt video of Principal Dancer Daniel Ulbricht rehearsing Candy Cane, his first principal Nutcracker role at NYCB. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is on stage now – DEC 30:
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Balanchine liked to say the ballet only exists “right now”. Seize the moment & join us.
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We're leaping into week two at @MagicofSPAC with an All Robbins program on stage tonight and Thursday. Catch it while you can!
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ICYMI: The Digital Fall opened last night with the All Balanchine program, featuring excerpts from five ballets & all of Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, with @tilerpeck in the lead role. Here's a clip from the latter, which you can watch on YouTube until 10/6:
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The Snow Maidens form patterns as intricate as a snowflake's during their iconic waltz. Get swept away in the Act I finale of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® when performances begin November 24:
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On opening night of Jewels, Principal Dancer Mira Nadon sauntered into what can at this point be deemed a signature role in Rubies. Catch her tonight in the Emeralds role she debuted in just this week:
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In George Balanchine’s version of the Nutcracker, he decided to break up the grand pas de deux and begin the second act with the Sugarplum Fairy’s iconic variation, with little floating angels guiding her way. Meet the Sugarplum Fairy NOV 29 – JAN 5:
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“First comes the sweat. Then comes the beauty.” — George Balanchine Our 18/19 season continues this spring on APR 23 with new ballets from Pam Tanowitz & Justin Peck, Balanchine's magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and more. #sweatbeauty Learn more:
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WITH BALLET // Ballet can transport you like no other art form, and we want to hear your story. How do you escape, explore, or embrace with ballet in your life? Participate by visiting . Tell us your story and tag it #withballet .
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Merry Christmas to all! Hope your day is sparkling and bright.
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#NutcrackerNumbers 14 dancers portray flowers in Balanchine's Waltz of the Flowers—12 corps dancers in pink, and 2 demi-soloists in lavender. Watch them swirl and swoon as Dewdrop waltzes away during George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® through DEC 31:
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Happy Fourth of July! May your holiday be just as festive and fun as George Balanchine’s patriotic ballet Stars and Stripes.
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Megan Fairchild joyously led the first movement of George Balanchine’s sparkling Symphony in C, the final ballet performed at our Fall Gala last Thursday. See the Balanchine favorite on the Classic NYCB program OCT 2, 6, 13:
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The All Balanchine program premiering Tues 9/29 features 2 excerpts from Liebeslieder Walzer, including the final pas de deux before the waltzers all return to the stage. Here's a luscious moment from the final pas with Sterling Hyltin and Jared Angle.
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Found her! Former NYCB Principal Dancer Darci Kistler in @CentralParkNYC Lake, photographed by Richard Corman in 1998. #MuseumLoveLetter #CentralParkConservancy 🦢
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Dear @nycballet , we haven't seen Odette swimming on the Loch, but if you see her, please accept this #MuseumLoveLetter from all of us at the #CentralParkConservancy . 🦆
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ESCAPE. EXPLORE. EMBRACE. The 17/18 Season is now on sale. Performances begin SEP 19.
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When you realize it's 5 PM on Sunday & you're not ready for the week ahead. We got yr back: SWAN LAKE opens SEPT 19.
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