131K views · 7.7K reactions | Big props to Erica Periera for stepping into Raymonda Variations last Friday night after learning the ballet in just one day. #EmergencyCasting She'll be back on the stage in the role this evening and on Sunday afternoon. goo.gl/9rk8EP | New York City Ballet | Facebook

George Balanchine once said, “Ballet is important and significant, yes. But first of all, it is a pleasure.” With this in mind, he created myriad works of all shapes and sizes. Raymonda Variations, Balanchine’s 1961 interpretation of a section of the Petipa ballet, shows a sweeter, more charming side of our founding choreographer’s style. The ballet, here performed by Erica Pereira leading the ballet's corps and soloists, returns this fall. | New York City Ballet

22K views · 3.5K reactions | Flash Footage: The esprit de corps is palpable in this clip from opening night's performance of Raymonda Variations. Don't miss the grand finale of the All Balanchine program during remaining performances through May 5: nycballet.com/balanchinespring | New York City Ballet | Facebook

20K views · 1.3K reactions | Described as "an adorable confection, concocted of marzipan, diamonds, youth, and nostalgia," Balanchine's Raymonda Variations hearkens back to the choreographer's youth in Russia, with its Glazunov score and classical technique. This past fall, Soloist Sara Adams performed the first pink-tutu-ed solo. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak | New York City Ballet | Facebook

George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Variations” is not a story ballet but a dazzling celebration of pure dancing. Inspired by the grand 19th-century ballet Raymonda, Balanchine took highlights from Alexander Glazunov’s radiant score and created a work of sparkling solos, a graceful pas de deux, and sweeping ensemble moments.At its 1961 New York City Ballet premiere, one reviewer wrote:“It is certainly one of those ballets that best shows precisely what ballet is about. It is nothing but dancing, but d

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A holiday tradition as sweet as the Sugarplum Fairy herself. Join us for ‘George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®’—a magical journey that captures the wonder of the season. Celebrate the holidays with loved ones and get your tickets today! George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® December 5-31 Academy of Music 📷: Alexander Iziliaev 🩰: Yuka Iseda of Philadelphia Ballet with Students of School of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®,’ choreography by George Balanchine, © The George

37K views · 7.9K reactions | Lauren Collett in Raymonda Variations, choreography by George Balanchine New York City Ballet | Núcleo de Dança Carolina Cox | Facebook

24K views · 819 reactions | Hear about the beauty and complexity of Balanchine's Theme and Variations choreography, from experts Victoria Simon (who is staging the ballet) and our Associate Guest Repetiteur, former Principal dancer with ABT, Cynthia Harvey. We perform the classic short ballet as part of the Our Voices triple bill at Sadler's Wells in London from 21-30 September. Tickets https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/our-voices/ | English National Ballet | Facebook