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George Balanchine, Georgian-American dancer, choreographer, and director, co-founded the New York City Ballet (died 1983)

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George Balanchine

Georgian-American ballet choreographer (1904–1983)

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…
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New York City Ballet

American ballet company

New York City Ballet (NYCB) is a ballet company founded in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. Balanchine and Jerome Robbins are considered the founding choreographers of the company. Léon Barzin was the company's first music director. City Ballet grew…
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January 22

Day of the year

January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 343 days remain until the end of the year.
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