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Atlanta Ballet showcases impressive range in Balanchine & Peck program

Mikaela Santos and Sayron Pereira in Balanchine's Emeralds
© George Balanchine Trust, Shoccara Marcus 2025
Atlanta Ballet in Justin Peck's In Creases
© Shoccara Marcus 2025
Marius Morawski in Justin Peck's In Creases
© Shoccara Marcus 2025
Atlanta Ballet in George Balanchine's Prodigal Son
© The Balanchine Trust, Kim Kenney 2025
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“It is punctuated by striking visual tableaux, with unique formations and arm movements”
Reviewed at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: John A Williams Theatre, Atlanta on 13 September 2025
Emeralds (George Balanchine)
In Creases (Justin Peck)
The Prodigal Son (George Balanchine)
Atlanta Ballet
Barbara Karinska, Costume Designer
Mark Stanley, Lighting Designer
Atlanta Ballet Orchestra
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