George Balanchine Part II

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Part two of a two part interview with choreographer George Balanchine. In this interview, Mr. Balanchine compares the value of star dancers to repertory dancers and also strongly rejects the notion that his work will be of any importance in the future. He also reflects on his experience in Russia with the New York City Ballet Company.


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