George Balanchine
American choreographer
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George Balanchine was an American ballet choreographer of Georgian origin, recognized as one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th-century. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained... Wikipedia
Born: January 22, 1904, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: April 30, 1983 (age 79 years), New York, NY
Spouse: Tanaquil Le Clercq (m. 1952–1969), Maria Tallchief (m. 1946–1951), Vera Zorina (m. 1938–1946), and more
Siblings: Andria Balanchivadze and Tamara Balanchivadze
Books: The Nutcracker, By George Balanchine, The Nutracker, and more
Parents: Meliton Balanchivadze and Maria Nikolayevna Vasilyeva
Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, among others (see below)