5 Quotes & Sayings By George Balanchine

George Balanchine was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States, where he became a celebrated ballet dancer, choreographer, and director of the New York City Ballet. He is best known for his iconic ballets The Nutcracker, Agon, Stars and Stripes, Serenade, Symphony in C, and An American in Paris.

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I don't want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance. George Balanchine
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I don't want people who want to dance I want people who have to dance. George Balanchine
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I am a choreographer. A choreographer is a poet. I do not create. God creates. I assemble and I will steal from everywhere to do it. George Balanchine
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In my ballets, woman is first. Men are consorts. God made men to sing the praises of women. They are not equal to men: They are better. George Balanchine