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Performer: Russell Janzen

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Jewels opens NYCB's 75th anniversary season with a night to remember

Russell Janzen and Sara Mearns of NYCB in Diamonds © Erin Baiano
An auditorium packed with former company members usher in New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary with George Balanchine's ornamental triptych. 
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Justin Peck's Copland Dance Episodes is 80 minutes of freewheeling!

Russell Janzen and Miriam Miller in Justin Peck's Copland Dance Episodes © Erin Baiano
Over twenty-two vignettes, some long, others short, a cast of thirty pedestrianizes ballet. The work suggests that who you are matters more than what you do. 
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Their joyous performance was a heartwarming win!

Donizetti Variations Tiler Peck © Erin Baiano
I must admit I like NYCB’s recent trend away from the themed programming. The combinations can seem strange, but the performances have more variety.
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Classic bill at NYCB is a Grand Slam

A matinee performance that was bright and polished across the board, boding well for the company's future. 
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New York City Ballet's Spring Gala: a sign of normality returning

Sofia Coppola's film closed on a note of optimism. The message seemed to be: “Normality is just around the corner. We’re coming back.” 
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NYCB tries pandemic choreography

New York City Ballet ends its Fall Digital Season with a festival of new choreography, including works by Justin Peck and Pam Tanowitz. 
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