This Russian Genius Singlehandedly Created American Ballet

George Balanchine loved Fred Astaire, Native American dancing, and the long-legged kicks of American cheerleaders, and he blended it magically with classic Russian ballet.

Nicolaus Mills

Published Nov. 5 2022 12:15AM EDT 

Nicolaus Mills

nmills@sarahlawrence.edu

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