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This Russian Genius Singlehandedly Created American Ballet
Mr. B
George Balanchine loved Fred Astaire, Native American dancing, and the long-legged kicks of American cheerleaders, and he blended it magically with classic Russian ballet.
Nicolaus Mills
Published
Nov. 5 2022
12:15AM EDT
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Nicolaus Mills
nmills@sarahlawrence.edu
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