Last week, on January 22nd, Mr. B, as he was known by those close to him, George Balanchine for the rest of us, would have celebrated another birthday... 109 years ago, dancer and choreographer was born. Happy Birthday, Mr. B! Happy Birthday, Mr. B! Today, January 22, eminent ballet choreographer Mr. George Balanchine was born in 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Considered one of the greatest choreographers in the history of ballet, Mr. Balanchine was the co-founder and the artistic director … [Read more...]
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ Nationwide This Holiday Season
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Renowned New York City Ballet and special guest host Kelly Ripa will bring George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™nationwide live to movie theaters this holiday season. The "beloved holiday classic" will be in theaters across the United States, for one night only, on Tuesday, December 13. What a great idea! If you can't travel to the big apple to experience The Nutcracker ballet, the ballet will come to you! And that is exactly what The NCM Cinema Network, the NYC Ballet and the Lincoln Center … [Read more...]
