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George Balanchine: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Georgy Melitonovich Balanchivadze
Born January 22, 1904 • St. Petersburg • Russia
Died April 30, 1983 (aged 79) • New York City • New York
Founder New York City Ballet
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (1978)
Notable Works “Le Boeuf sur le toit”
Notable Family Members spouse Tanaquil LeClercq

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Michael Somes watches as George Balanchine demonstrates a dance step onstage at Covent Garden, with seated dancers observing in the background.
George Balanchine stands at the edge of a stage, observing and guiding three ballerinas in rehearsal as they perform arabesques en pointe.
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George Balanchine adjusts Beryl Grey's leg and foot as she balances en pointe, demonstrating ballet technique on stage.
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