George Balanchine
American choreographer, dancer and ballet master (1904-1983) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 79
George Balanchine was a Georgian-American ballet choreographer, 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.
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Jerome Robbins Studied under George
Joan McCracken Studied under George
Pavel Gerdt Taught George- Wilhelm Burmann Studied under George
Eliot Feld Studied under George
Marius Petipa Influenced George
Lincoln Kirstein Co-founded New York City Ballet
Arthur Mitchell Also in The Nutcracker (1958)
Edward Villella Also in The Nutcracker (1958)
Christopher d'Amboise Influenced by George
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His choreography is characterized by plotless ballets with minimal costume and décor, performed to classical and neoclassical music.
