New York City Ballet: All Balanchine I
About This Event
All Balanchine I at the New York City Ballet features works by George Balanchine performed by the company's dancers. Balanchine, co-founder of the company, reshaped American ballet with a minimalist, music-driven, often plotless approach; the program foregrounds movement and musicality as central to his legacy.
About All Balanchine I
At New York City Ballet, *All Balanchine I* returns to the choreographer who helped found the company in 1948 with Lincoln Kirstein and built much of its identity. The program gathers Balanchine works that show how his approach—music-first structure, spare narrative, and classical line—became a house language in New York. In a city where many of these ballets first took root or were refined, the evening reads like a record of institutional memory. One clear takeaway is how the repertory still tests the company’s precision more than its display.
About the Artists
New York City Ballet
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the New York City Ballet, a cornerstone of the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Established in 1948 by visionary choreographer George Balanchine alongside Lincoln Kirstein, this iconic ballet company is celebrated for its innovative choreography and artistic excellence.
George Balanchine
George Balanchine stands as a towering figure in the world of dance, celebrated for transforming and popularizing ballet in America. As a co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine's innovative spirit and mastery of choreography have left an indelible mark on the art form.