“The choreographer and the dancer must remember that they reach the audience through the eye. It's the illusion created which convinces the audience, much as it is with the work of a magician.”

About George Balanchine

Choreographer • American

George Balanchine, born Georgi Melitonovich Balanchivadze, is widely regarded as the foremost contemporary choreographer in the world of ballet. As one of the founders of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City...