George Balanchine

Question 1

GB- Where is he from

Answer 1

Russia

Question 2

GB- where did he train

Answer 2

imperial state ballet from age 11

Question 3

GB- Living dates

Answer 3

1904-1983

Question 4

GB- What makes him so influential

Answer 4

founded the new style- neoclassical

Question 5

GB- what ballet school did he found

Answer 5

NYCB in 1948 and was artistic director for over 35 years

Question 6

GB- what is he known as

Answer 6

father of american ballet

Question 7

GB- Choreography style

Answer 7

Contemporary
Unique movements, bent arms, inverted lines, jerky static movements
Open, free upper body

Question 8

GB- What were his ballets like

Answer 8

Many plotless ballets. Focused more on technique and dance

Question 9

GB- What musical technique does he use

Answer 9

Fast paced, precise timing and synchopation. Rhythm important
Broke down score so when choreographing he knew music inside out

Question 10

GB- Famous works

Answer 10

A midsummers nights dream
Apollo
Serenade
Tarantella

Question 11

GB- Set and costume design

Answer 11

Plain, usually no set. leotard and tights for costume

Question 12

GB- composers worked with

Answer 12

Igor stravinsky

Question 13

GB- Influence on today

Answer 13

His style is American style
Neoclassical is performed everywhere today.
Opened up what ballet could be

Question 14

GB- What ballet company did he choreograph for

Answer 14

Ballet Russe