"Words you might try to use to describe it—mysterious, reflective, contemplative, plaintive, noble, etc.—are not enough for Gluck's lyric masterpiece," George Balanchine wrote of the score for his 1976 ballet, Chaconne. Witness this nearly-impossible-to-describe work on the All Balanchine I program this spring, opening April 22: nycballet.com/balanchine1spring Featuring Adrian Danchig-Waring and Sara Mearns | New York City Ballet

14K views · 484 reactions | Principal Dancers Misa Kuranaga and Patrick Yocum’s breathtaking partnering is a match made in heaven. Go behind the scenes to see them make dancing George Balanchine’s Chaconne look as effortless as walking on air, from studio to stage. Escape to the theater, now through Jun 9 >> https://goo.gl/qWnUwC | Boston Ballet | Facebook

36 reactions | Balanchine’s Chaconne weaves together life, love, and transcendent movement. See Principal Dancers Paulo Arrais and Seo Hye Han seemingly float on air in the heavenly realm of Chaconne. Don’t miss your chance to experience it live on stage as part of DREAMstate, Mar 17-27. | Boston Ballet | Facebook

Today on Digital Stage: Allynne Noelle and Thomas Garrett of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet perform a selection from George Balanchine’s patriotic masterpiece "Stars and Stripes.” Happy Fourth! More extraordinary performances: digitalstage.kennedy-center.org | The Kennedy Center

To finish off our 2024 SAB Alumni Spotlight series we spoke to iconic Balanchine ballerina Suzanne Farrell about her own experience as an SAB student. Watch as Ms. Farrell shares what it was like to audition for Mr. B, why the number 29 holds special significance to her, and how proud she is of what the School has accomplished over the past 90 years. One of the most celebrated performers of our time, Ms. Farrell auditioned for the School of American Ballet at age 15 and was awarded a full schola

"Thank you, Jacques, for giving such life to the ballets we both love." 🩰💞 As we remember the life and legacy of 1995 #KCHonors recipient Jacques d'Amboise, who helped popularize ballet in America, look back on a Kennedy Center Honors tribute by his former dance partner Suzanne Farrell—who is also a Kennedy Center Honoree. | The Kennedy Center