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Adrian Danchig-Waring bids farewell to NYCB on his own terms

Adrian Danchig-Waring with Indiana Woodward, Unity Phelan and Mira Nadon in Once with you © Erin Baiano
A stirring but not overly sentimental program curated by Adrian Danchig-Waring for his farewell performance included a striking new work by Pam Tanowitz, two towering Balanchine works and a Lar Lubovitch duet. 
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Good vibrations: Robbins, Balanchine and Bach at New York City Ballet

Emilie Gerrity and Unity Phelan in George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco © Erin Baiano
Concerto Barocco and The Goldberg Variations make an unbeatable, timeless pairing at New York City Ballet. 
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Mira Nadon’s sparkling debut in Firebird with New York City Ballet

Mira Nadon and Preston Chamblee in George Balanchine’s Symphony in C © Erin Baiano
A triple bill comprising Balanchine's Symphony in C, Agon and Firebird could not have been more inspiringly danced by New York City Ballet.
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NYCB's Andrew Veyette passes the torch with grace

Andrew Veyette in Jerome Robbins' Glass Pieces © Erin Baiano
A joyful, very gracious finale for a highly respected and loved principal dancer at NYCB. Andrew Veyette bows out with dignity and humility.
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NYCB: some great debuts in All Ravel program

David Gabriel and Indiana Woodward in Balanchine's Sonatine © Erin Baiano
NYCB presents five short pieces to the music of Maurice Ravel in a bill that showed off some promising debuts.
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NYCB: Justin Peck revisits the familiar in Mystic Familiar

Joseph Gordon in Alexei Ratmansky's Solitude © Erin Baiano
New York City Ballet deliver an enjoyable, diverse, if occasionally predictable triple bill with revivals of works premiered last season.
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