"George Balanchine is very fond of referring to himself as a carpenter. At the New York State Theater Source," he showed his skill at joinery. 'La Source' is a work that combines his new 'Delibes' Pas de Deux with salient parts of the earlier 'Sylvia' Pas de Deux and Divertissement. The results are never less than interesting, but never more than agreeable. Violette Verdy. Photos by Fred Fehl, 1968. Harry Ransom Center. "The original pas de deux has been amplified by the olde

Violette Verdy. Photo by Fred Fehl, 1967. "Gems may or may not improve with age, but there was no mistaking the enduring luster of George Balanchine's "Jewels" last night at the State Theater at Lincoln Center. "'Jewels,' the ballet that was born last season without a name, occupied the place of honor, opening the New York City Ballet's 45th season, which was a benefit for the Women's Division of the Federation of the Handicapped. "Like any product with vintage qualities, 'Je

In an interview with Edwin Denby on Dances at a Gathering, Robbins said, “The second dance, for John Prinz and Allegra Kent, I call it...

When Balanchine choreographed La Source in 1968 it seemed to confuse everyone including the critics. Although they didn't dislike it,...

(10/50) I canNOT get enough of these pics of John Prinz airborne as the Cavelier in The Nutcracker! Photos by Martha Swope, 1968. NYPL

(6/50) Wow wow wow it was so hard to choose just a couple photos to share of Kay Mazzo in Balanchine's Nutcracker over the years. 😍