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Quote by George Balanchine

“Dancers are instruments, like a piano the choreographer plays.”

Quote by George Balanchine

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George Balanchine

George Balanchine, born on January 22, 1904, and died on April 30, 1983, was an outstanding American choreographer. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he later moved to the United States and had a profound impact on the development of modern ballet. Balanchine, with his unique choreographic style and innovative dance language, is hailed as one of the greatest ballet choreographers of the 20th century. more

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