Tag Archives: Kyra Nichols

Contrasting but Complementary Styles: New York City Ballet Shows Differences Between Robbins & Balanchine

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

New York City Ballet’s greatest strengths are the size and richness of its repertory, and for that it has George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, its two founding choreographers, to thank. For years, the two men worked side by side in … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week, Christmas Edition: “The Waltz of the Flowers” from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Consider it a Christmas miracle that the George Balanchine Trust hasn’t yet removed the choreographer’s beloved “Waltz of the Flowers” from YouTube. This footage comes from the 1993 film version starring dancers from New York City Ballet, including Darci Kistler … Continue reading →

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