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JANUARY 22, 2010 - NYCB is celebrating Mr. B's birthday (he would be 107) with an entire day of events at the Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater. This is on the website:
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Balanchine
The renowned Dance in America documentary
Free Event, Ticket Required
10:30 AM – 1 PM
Including interviews and rare footage, this 1984 documentary outlines George Balanchine’s journey from childhood at the Maryinsky Theatre through his creation of New York City Ballet.
All Balanchine Program
Matinee Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135
2 PM
Walpurgisnacht Ballet
Duo Concertant
The Four Temperaments
Cortège Hongrois
The performance begins with a curtain welcome from Peter Martins and includes a complimentary vodka toast.
Balanchine Now
Studio Talk on theDHKT Promenade
Free Event, Ticket Required
5-5:45 PM
A discussion with Company artists about how the timeless ballets of George Balanchine continue to be relevant and influential.
"But First A School..."
A rare viewing of a SAB class taught onstage
Free Event, Ticket Required
6-7 PM
Enjoy a rare viewing as Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins leads students from the School of American Ballet through exercises, discussing ballet tradition, the Balanchine aesthetic, and the relationship between music and movement.
All Balanchine Program
Evening Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135
8 PM
Mozartiana
Prodigal Son
Stars and Stripes
Come to the theater early for live music on theDHKT Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater Promenade from 7-7:45 PM. The performance begins with a curtain welcome from Peter Martins and includes a complimentary vodka toast.
Refreshments and boxed lunches will be available for purchase throughout the day at theDavid H. Koch Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater..
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The renowned Dance in America documentary
Free Event, Ticket Required
10:30 AM – 1 PM
Including interviews and rare footage, this 1984 documentary outlines George Balanchine’s journey from childhood at the Maryinsky Theatre through his creation of New York City Ballet.
All Balanchine Program
Matinee Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135
2 PM
Walpurgisnacht Ballet
Duo Concertant
The Four Temperaments
Cortège Hongrois
The performance begins with a curtain welcome from Peter Martins and includes a complimentary vodka toast.
Balanchine Now
Studio Talk on the
Free Event, Ticket Required
5-5:45 PM
A discussion with Company artists about how the timeless ballets of George Balanchine continue to be relevant and influential.
"But First A School..."
A rare viewing of a SAB class taught onstage
Free Event, Ticket Required
6-7 PM
Enjoy a rare viewing as Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins leads students from the School of American Ballet through exercises, discussing ballet tradition, the Balanchine aesthetic, and the relationship between music and movement.
All Balanchine Program
Evening Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135
8 PM
Mozartiana
Prodigal Son
Stars and Stripes
Come to the theater early for live music on the
Refreshments and boxed lunches will be available for purchase throughout the day at the
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