George Balanchine
(1904-1983)
American choreographer, dancer and ballet master
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George Balanchine (born Georgiy Melitonovich Balanchivadze; January 22, 1904 [O.S. January 9] – April 30, 1983) 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 years. His choreography is characterized by plotless ballets with minimal costume and décor, performed to classical and neoclassical music.
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Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze 22 January 1904 St. Petersburgh, Russia
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| Died |
30 April 1983 (aged 79) New York City, NY
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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