Person

Person Name Balanchine, George
Alternate Names Balanchivadze, Georgii Melitonovich (Birth name)
Gender Male
Cultural Identity Georgian, Russian
Country(ies) of Residence United States, Russia
Birth Date January 22, 1904
Death Date April 30, 1983
Dates Active 1915 - 1983
Genre Specialization(s) Ballet
Performing Art Group Affiliations Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, American Ballet
Notes One of the most (possibly THE most)important ballet choreographers of the 20th century. Influenced by Diaghilev. Created around 425 pieces, including over 200 ballets. SFPALM

Associated Items

Associated Productions 1937Apr27, Metropolitan Opera House, American Ballet, Apollon Musegète ,
1935Mar05, Adelphi Theatre, American Ballet, Dreams
Representations of person in performance 1003893
Components associated with person 1003887, 1003894, 1003899