The year 1976 marked the United States Bicentennial, which Balanchine chose to commemorate with Union Jack, a ballet set to traditional British melodies (adapted by Hershy Kay) that honored the historical connection between the United Kingdom and the U.S. Set in three segments, the ballet celebrates patriotic aspects of U.K. culture, with the full cast even spelling "God Save The Queen" en masse using flag semaphore. The first segment focuses on Scotland and pays homage to its renowned military
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The year 1976 marked the United States Bicentennial, which Balanchine chose to commemorate with Union Jack, a ballet set to traditional British melodies (adapted by Hershy Kay) that honored the historical connection between the United Kingdom and the U.S. Set in three segments, the ballet celebrates patriotic aspects of U.K. culture, with the full cast even spelling "God Save The Queen" en masse using flag semaphore. The first segment focuses on Scotland and pays homage to its renowned military
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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
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The enduringly romantic Grand Pas de Deux returns to enthrall audiences November 29–January 5 during the 70th anniversary performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. Secure your seats at nycballet.com/nutcracker Featuring Principal Dancers Anthony Huxley and Indiana Woodward | New York City Ballet
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The enduringly romantic Grand Pas de Deux returns to enthrall audiences November 29–January 5 during the 70th anniversary performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. Secure your seats at nycballet.com/nutcracker Featuring Principal Dancers Anthony Huxley and Indiana Woodward | New York City Ballet
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Experience the magic of George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER with Oregon Ballet Theatre!❄️ Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as the mischievous Drosselmeier sends them on a magical adventure. Brave toy soldiers battle villainous mice, candy canes leap and snowflakes whirl, all to Tchaikovsky’s wonderous score – and don’t forget about a Portland Holiday favorite, Mother Ginger! ✨ Tickets for this holiday favorite start at just $32! Get yours before they're gone: https://www.obt.org/24-25-season/
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Experience the magic of George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER with Oregon Ballet Theatre!❄️ Join Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as the mischievous Drosselmeier sends them on a magical adventure. Brave toy soldiers battle villainous mice, candy canes leap and snowflakes whirl, all to Tchaikovsky’s wonderous score – and don’t forget about a Portland Holiday favorite, Mother Ginger! ✨ Tickets for this holiday favorite start at just $32! Get yours before they're gone: https://www.obt.org/24-25-season/
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George Balanchine's Prodigal Son was one of the first of many ballets to achieve international reputation. Today we revisit the Joffrey's production from 2014. #BalanchineWeek | The Joffrey Ballet
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George Balanchine's Prodigal Son was one of the first of many ballets to achieve international reputation. Today we revisit the Joffrey's production from 2014. #BalanchineWeek | The Joffrey Ballet
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George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son is as powerful today as when it premiered in 1929. With Sergei Prokofiev’s evocative score, this story of sin and redemption showcases Balanchine’s inventiveness and dramatic storytelling. Join us for Balanchine & Peck, September 12–14 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Click https://bit.ly/3JatUkB to learn more. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Videography by DSol Productions #AtlantaBallet #ABBalanchinePeck | Atlanta Ballet
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George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son is as powerful today as when it premiered in 1929. With Sergei Prokofiev’s evocative score, this story of sin and redemption showcases Balanchine’s inventiveness and dramatic storytelling. Join us for Balanchine & Peck, September 12–14 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Click https://bit.ly/3JatUkB to learn more. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Videography by DSol Productions #AtlantaBallet #ABBalanchinePeck | Atlanta Ballet
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“George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®” is one month away! One of our favorite moments is the iconic pas de deux, the dance that captures the wonder of the season. Don’t just dream it, see it! Get your tickets today! 📷: Alexander Iziliaev 🩰: Yuka Iseda and Zecheng Liang of Philadelphia Ballet with Students of School of Philadelphia Ballet in "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®," choreography by George Balanchine ©, The George Balanchine Trust. | Philadelphia Ballet
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Bring the whole family for an unforgettable celebration of holiday enchantment — enjoy dazzling evenings and delightful matinees! Get your tickets today! George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® December 5-31 Academy of Music 🩰: Arian Molina Soca, Dayesi Torriente, Federico D’Ortenzi, Jack Sprance, Mayfield Myers, Emily Wilson, and Gabriela Mesa of Philadelphia Ballet. | Philadelphia Ballet
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In the newest edition of Speaking In Dance, The New York Times features Principal Dancer Sara Mearns performing the MacDonald of Sleat section of George Balanchine’s 1976 ballet Union Jack. “I love parts like this that are not pretty,” she tells the Times. “I love it when you don’t have to show any emotion. It’s badass. You’re on a mission to conquer.” Read more: https://nyti.ms/2kHRA4V See Union Jack on the All Balanchine program SEPT 25, 28 mat, 29, OC 1, 4: nycballet.com/balanchinefall | New
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Principal Dancer Teresa Reichlen dives into the nostalgic tunes and intricate footwork that shape the Royal Canadian Air Force section of George Balanchine’s Union Jack. See the ballet on the All Balanchine program alongside Valse Fantaisie and Kammermusik No. 2 starting SEPT 25: nycballet.com/balanchinefall | New York City Ballet
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Ballet dancer Allegra Kent shares candid recollections of her earliest days as a New York City Ballet dancer under the direction of George Balanchine in this reading from her essay "My Discovery of Dance." Kent's essay is one of many contained in the Center publication "The Sentient Archive: Bodies, Performance, and Memory," a collection of writings that illustrate how the body serves as a repository for knowledge. Find additional excerpts and readings from dancer and choreographer David Gordon,
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