Witness the unmatched variety of George Balanchine's choreographic imagination this winter, with a range of ballets from throughout his career — from the virtuoso feats of Stravinsky Violin Concerto and Allegro Brilliante, to the innovation of Monumentum pro Gesualdo and Movements for Piano and Orchestra, to the rare delights of Danses Concertantes and La Source, and the magic and mystery of the Firebird. Don't miss the Stravinsky & Balanchine program, celebrating this most fruitful of artistic

Get to know a little more about our founder George Balanchine every Friday with Balanchine Basics. This week, we focus on the enormous breadth of ballets that he created in his lifetime: some 465 works, ranging from the plotless black & white ballet Agon to the full-length story ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “The word choreographer is too fancy for what I do,” he once said. “Dance supplier is better. Dance does not exist unless someone provides it.” | New York City Ballet

Balanchine ballets are a bit like living history. Our dancers are guided through the elegance and every shimmering detail of Diamonds with the support of Balanchine Repetiteur Sandra Jennings. (🎥: Jasmine Jimison and Wei Wang in Balanchine's Diamonds) | San Francisco Ballet

All Balanchine, the performance with three dramatically different ballets in one incredible evening will be performed May 11-14 at Symphony Hall. Get your tickets now at http://balletaz.org/performance/all-balanchine-2017/ | Ballet Arizona

This spring, another rarely seen choreographic treasure returns to the stage: George Balanchine's Sonatine. Created for two dancers joined by an onstage pianist, Balanchine's choreography honors the elegance of former Principal Dancers Violette Verdy and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, the original cast members in 1975. Experience this repertory rarity on the All Ravel program this spring: nycballet.com/ravel Featuring Ashley Laracey and Taylor Stanley | New York City Ballet