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Performer: Alec Knight

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Savoring the glories of a timeless all-Balanchine program with NYCB

Isabella LaFreniere and Chun Wai Chan in George Balanchine's Episodes © Paul Kolnick
NYCB's triple bill that harks back to the 1950s proves a love letter to an America that never was.
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New York City Ballet nods to Jerome Robbins as winter season opens

Sebastian Villarini-Vélez, Emma Von Enck, Devin Alberda, NYCB in Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons © Erin Baiano
Some great and some lacklustre performances in the Jerome Robbins triple bill on opening night of New York City Ballet's winter season – and a missed opportunity.   
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NYCB: Ballets that dance themselves?

Mira Nadon and Gilbert Bolden III in George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco © Erin Baiano
The final performance at NYCB’s fall season was the best one. One has to have just pure admiration for this company, its dancers, its history, its future.
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Veteran ballerinas show their mettle in NYCB season opener

Sterling Hyltin in George Balanchine’s La sonnambula © Paul Kolnik
The fall season opens with three Balanchine ballets and what felt like a gesture of thanks to a trio of ballerinas for their many years of service to the company.
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A beautiful Midsummer Night's Dream ends NYCB's spring season

George Balanchine's ballet brings joy to audiences year in, year out. 
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Balanchine's Nutcracker remains a timeless holiday gift

Balanchine’s Nutcracker may have premiered in 1954, but every year tickets sell out for this festive treat. 
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