Balanchine

[ bal-uhn-cheen, bal-uhn-cheen ]

noun

1. George, 1904–83, U.S. choreographer, born in Russia.

Balanchine

/ ˈbælənˌtʃiːn; ˌbælənˈtʃiːn /

noun

1. BalanchineGeorge19041983MUSRussianDANCE: choreographer George . 1904–83, US choreographer, born in Russia

Example Sentences

During his tenure Shklyarov had impressed with contemporary and classical ballets alike, ranging from “The Nutcracker” and “Don Quixote” to George Balanchine’s “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux” and “Jewels.”

From Los Angeles Times

DePrince seemingly knew no bounds on stage as she executed pieces — from ballet classics including “Don Quixote,” “Swan Lake” and “Coppélia” to George Balanchine‘s “Who Cares” and “Jewels” — with undeniable grace, strength and precision.

From Los Angeles Times

It is provocative to aspire to slip into the mind of one of ballet’s great masters, but Jones, director of American Contemporary Ballet, sees it as a progression in his long devotion to Balanchine’s art.

From Los Angeles Times

He collaborated with choreographers like George Balanchine and Martha Graham, composers like Leonard Bernstein and playwrights like Tennessee Williams.

From New York Times

This week, she returns to the role of Helena, the rejected young woman determined to win her lover back in George Balanchine’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

From New York Times