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George Balanchine (born Giorgi Melitonovitch Balanchivadze January 22 [O.S. January 9] 1904 – April 30, 1983) was an American ballet choreographer. Styled as the father of American ballet, he took the standards and technique from his education at the Imperial Ballet School and fused it with other schools of movement that he had adopted during his tenure as a guest choreographer on Broadway and in Hollywood, creating his signature "neoclassical style". He was a choreographer known for his musicality; he expressed music with dance and worked extensively with leading composers of his time like Igor Stravinsky.
He was invited to America in 1933, by a young arts patron named Lincoln Kirstein who shared Balanchine's attitude regarding the importance of high quality dance training in America and together they founded the School of American Ballet. Along with Kirstein he co-founded the New York City Ballet (NYCB) and remained its Artistic Director until his death.
The Mariinsky Ballet is the resident classical ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in the 18th century and originally known as the Imperial Russian Ballet, the Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world's leading ballet companies. Internationally, the Mariinsky Ballet continues to be known by its former Soviet name the Kirov Ballet. The Mariinsky Ballet is the parent company of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, a leading international ballet school.
The Mariinsky Ballet was founded in the 1740s, following the formation of the first Russian dance school in 1738.
The Imperial Theatre School as it was originally known, was established on 4 May 1738, at the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. It would become the predecessor of today's Vaganova Ballet Academy. The school's founder director was the French ballet master and teacher Jean-Baptiste Landé and the purpose of creating the school was to train young dancers to form the first Russian ballet company. The first group of students included twelve boys and twelve girls, who later went on to form what would become the predecessor of today's Mariinsky Ballet.
New York is a state in the Northeastern United States and is the United States' 27th-most extensive, fourth-most populous, and seventh-most densely populated state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border in the Atlantic Ocean with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the west and north. The state of New York, with an estimated 19.8 million residents in 2015, is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City, the state's most populous city and its economic hub.
With an estimated population of nearly 8.5 million in 2014, New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States. The New York City Metropolitan Area is one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. New York City is a global city, exerting a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute. The home of the United Nations Headquarters, New York City is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world, as well as the world's most economically powerful city. New York City makes up over 40% of the population of New York State. Two-thirds of the state's population lives in the New York City Metropolitan Area, and nearly 40% live on Long Island. Both the state and New York City were named for the 17th century Duke of York, future King James II of England. The next four most populous cities in the state are Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse, while the state capital is Albany.
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Ballet /ˈbæleɪ/ (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres. Becoming a ballet dancer requires years of training. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures to evolve the art.
Ballet may also refer to a ballet dance work, which consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet that was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained artists. Many classical ballets are performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, though there are exceptions to this. Most notably, American choreographer George Balanchine is known for his plotless neoclassical ballets which are often performed in simple leotards and tights without scenery.
Hopeless romantic, pure classicist, intellectual modernist — find out how George Balanchine's many different sides come across in his extraordinary body of work, and how he established the first truly American ballet company
This is the best and most comprehensive documentary on George Balanchine. Enjoy!
This ballet depicts Apollo, the young god of music, who is visited and instructed by three Muses: Calliope, Muse of poetry, whose symbol is a tablet; Polyhymnia, Muse of mime, whose symbol is a mask that represents the power of gesture; and Terpsichore, Muse of dance and song, whose symbol is a lyre. Apollo Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Performed by Houston Ballet. Dancers: Andrew Murphy, Mireille Hassenboehler, Kelly Myernick, and Bridgett Zehr. www.houstonballet.org
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Gabriel Fauré - Pelléas et Mélisande / Shylock The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates fr...
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
"Nothing in the whole performance surpassed the third movement here, when these two women and the eight women of the corps all danced together in changing meters and formations with exhilarating momentum." -New York Times (including bonus footage showing Balanchine stager, Francia Russell, giving rehearsal notes after dress rehearsal) Featuring Carrie Imler & Carla Körbes. http://www.pnb.org/
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 3 D-major The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates from l...
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. NYCB’s beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually. Available on C Major Entertainment BluRay and DVD Facebook: facebook.com/CmajorEntertain...
Principal dancer Teresa Reichlen talks about how class technique translates to the stage in Balanchine’s iconic Symphony in C, and how she developed a new level of trust in her partner while dancing the 2nd movement ballerina role.
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Gabriel Fauré - Pelléas et Mélisande / Shylock The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates fr...
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 3 D-major The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates from l...
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Igor Stravinsky - Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dat...
Исполнители: Het Nationale Ballet - Голландия, на фестивале в Амстердаме 23.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 Holland Symfonia, дирижер ROY GOODMAN Для постановки Баланчин отобрал 16 бессмертных композиций Гершвина и без скидок на язык классического танца заставил танцовщиков свинговать.
selections The Man I Love I'll Build a Stairway Embraceable You Fascinatin' Rhythm Who Cares? My One and Only Liza I Got Rhythm choreographer: George Balanchine New York City Ballet 1993
Join dancers of The Royal Ballet in the studio as they prepare for George Balanchine's Jewels. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/jewels TV and radio broadcaster Kirsten O’Brien will host the event, which will feature interviews and rehearsals with Artists of The Royal Ballet, ballet repetiteur Elyse Borne, and the American choreographer and director Patricia Neary. Neary, a former dancer with New York City Ballet, works for The George Balanchine Trust and alongside Borne is responsible for staging his works around the world. Balanchine made history when he created Jewels – the first abstract three-act ballet. It was first performed in 1967 by New York City Ballet. The choreographer was reportedly inspired by the beauty of the precious stones he saw in Van Cleef & Arpels in New York....
Here is a film of Balanchine's early masterpiece, APOLLO, filmed in Montreal; with a very young Suzanne Farrell, Peter Martins, Marnee Morris, and Karin Von Aroldingen. Farrell was 22 years old here and Martins was 21. The gorgeous red head, Linda Merrill plays "Leto" Apollo's mother. Balanchine was very interested in her and gave her many leading roles in the company. She didn't stay too long unfortunately.
Full masterclasses on Balanchine's choregarphies here http://www.medici.tv/#!/balanchine-in-paris-dominique-delouche George Balanchine choreographer Movie director : Dominique Delouche Documentary produced in in 2011 and available in the www.medici.tv's catalogue, available on subscription. Available version(s) : FR © Les Films du Prieuré
Hopeless romantic, pure classicist, intellectual modernist — find out how George Balanchine's many different sides come across in his extraordinary body of work, and how he established the first truly American ballet company
(Edited) interview with Mary Ellen Moylan and Maria Tallchief in 1988 about George Balanchine's The Four Temperaments (1946) for Ballet Society which would later become the New York City Ballet in 1949.
Regarded as the "Father of American ballet," and having created 425 works, George Balanchine is, arguably, the foremost choreographer of the 20th century. Originally produced for the PBS series, DANCE IN AMERICA, Balanchine celebrates his artistry and pays tribute to the themes of his ballets. Through rare archival audio and video footage, interviews, film, and photographs, the program traces Balanchine's life from his youth at the Maryinsky Theater, through his work for Hollywood and Broadway, to his creation of the New York City Ballet. It also examines his thoughts on dancemaking, using interviews with the choreographer himself, and features selections from many of his ballets, including Chaconne, Agon, Symphony in C, Apollo, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Western Symphony, among oth...
Regarded as the "Father of American ballet," and having created 425 works, George Balanchine is, arguably, the foremost choreographer of the 20th century. Originally produced for the PBS series, DANCE IN AMERICA, Balanchine celebrates his artistry and pays tribute to the themes of his ballets. Through rare archival audio and video footage, interviews, film, and photographs, the program traces Balanchine's life from his youth at the Maryinsky Theater, through his work for Hollywood and Broadway, to his creation of the New York City Ballet. It also examines his thoughts on dancemaking, using interviews with the choreographer himself, and features selections from many of his ballets, including Chaconne, Agon, Symphony in C, Apollo, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Western Symphony, among others...
An extended interview with New York City Ballet dancer Marika Anderson, talking about her role in George Balanchine's Swan Lake.
(Edited) interview with Melissa Hayden (1923-2006) in 1989 who danced as a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet from 1949 to 1973. Although she was not a "muse" she was articulate about Balanchine's choreography and danced in most of Mr. Balanchine's major works.
Edited interview with Maria Tallchief about George Balanchine's "Firebird" which he choreographed for her and the New York City ballet in 1949. Music by Igor Stravinsky. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. From the DVD "Dancing for Mr B - Six Balanchine Ballerinas / Moylan, Tallchief, Ashley, Kistler, Hayden, Kent."
This is the best and most comprehensive documentary on George Balanchine. Enjoy!
Découvrez la soirée George Balanchine du 22 octobre au 15 novembre 2016 au Palais Garnier. Informations et réservations : https://www.operadeparis.fr/saison-16-17/ballet/george-balanchine A l’affiche : l’entrée au répertoire de Mozartiana, hommage de Tchaïkovski à Mozart ; Violin Concerto, œuvre en « noir et blanc », où brille la délicatesse du pas-de-deux néoclassique, et la reprise de Brahms-Schönberg Quartet, production entrée au répertoire de l’Opéra en juillet dernier, sublimée par les décors et costumes de Karl Lagerfeld. À nouveau, l’œuvre de Balanchine s’impose par la pureté de ses lignes et la virtuosité de sa danse.
Hopeless romantic, pure classicist, intellectual modernist — find out how George Balanchine's many different sides come across in his extraordinary body of work, and how he established the first truly American ballet company
This is the best and most comprehensive documentary on George Balanchine. Enjoy!
This ballet depicts Apollo, the young god of music, who is visited and instructed by three Muses: Calliope, Muse of poetry, whose symbol is a tablet; Polyhymnia, Muse of mime, whose symbol is a mask that represents the power of gesture; and Terpsichore, Muse of dance and song, whose symbol is a lyre. Apollo Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Performed by Houston Ballet. Dancers: Andrew Murphy, Mireille Hassenboehler, Kelly Myernick, and Bridgett Zehr. www.houstonballet.org
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Gabriel Fauré - Pelléas et Mélisande / Shylock The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates fr...
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
"Nothing in the whole performance surpassed the third movement here, when these two women and the eight women of the corps all danced together in changing meters and formations with exhilarating momentum." -New York Times (including bonus footage showing Balanchine stager, Francia Russell, giving rehearsal notes after dress rehearsal) Featuring Carrie Imler & Carla Körbes. http://www.pnb.org/
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 3 D-major The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates from l...
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. NYCB’s beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually. Available on C Major Entertainment BluRay and DVD Facebook: facebook.com/CmajorEntertain...
Principal dancer Teresa Reichlen talks about how class technique translates to the stage in Balanchine’s iconic Symphony in C, and how she developed a new level of trust in her partner while dancing the 2nd movement ballerina role.
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Gabriel Fauré - Pelléas et Mélisande / Shylock The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates fr...
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 3 D-major The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dates from l...
Live recorded from the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds Ballet in three acts Watch all 3 parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMx4AtM8Gg&list;=PLBjoEdEVMABJOrWO4bVf7_WJ6DHAgExeC Igor Stravinsky - Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra The Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky, Irina Golub, Andrian Fadeyev, Zhanna Ayupova Choreography: George Balanchine Performed in the Mariinksy Theatre, St. Petersburg Artistic and General Director: Valery Gergiev Ballet Director: Makhar Vaziev Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s greatest ballet company with an astonishing heritage. Before emigrating to the West, George Balanchine studied in St Petersburg and was a member of the Mariinsky. However, Jewels dat...
Исполнители: Het Nationale Ballet - Голландия, на фестивале в Амстердаме 23.06.2012 - 01.07.2012 Holland Symfonia, дирижер ROY GOODMAN Для постановки Баланчин отобрал 16 бессмертных композиций Гершвина и без скидок на язык классического танца заставил танцовщиков свинговать.
selections The Man I Love I'll Build a Stairway Embraceable You Fascinatin' Rhythm Who Cares? My One and Only Liza I Got Rhythm choreographer: George Balanchine New York City Ballet 1993
Join dancers of The Royal Ballet in the studio as they prepare for George Balanchine's Jewels. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/jewels TV and radio broadcaster Kirsten O’Brien will host the event, which will feature interviews and rehearsals with Artists of The Royal Ballet, ballet repetiteur Elyse Borne, and the American choreographer and director Patricia Neary. Neary, a former dancer with New York City Ballet, works for The George Balanchine Trust and alongside Borne is responsible for staging his works around the world. Balanchine made history when he created Jewels – the first abstract three-act ballet. It was first performed in 1967 by New York City Ballet. The choreographer was reportedly inspired by the beauty of the precious stones he saw in Van Cleef & Arpels in New York....
Here is a film of Balanchine's early masterpiece, APOLLO, filmed in Montreal; with a very young Suzanne Farrell, Peter Martins, Marnee Morris, and Karin Von Aroldingen. Farrell was 22 years old here and Martins was 21. The gorgeous red head, Linda Merrill plays "Leto" Apollo's mother. Balanchine was very interested in her and gave her many leading roles in the company. She didn't stay too long unfortunately.