New York City Ballet turns 75

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Published 2024-07-28

Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and the foundation of ballet in America. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with the company's current leaders Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan, and with legendary dancer Suzanne Farrell and principal ballerina Megan Fairchild, about NYCB and its affiliated School of American Ballet, and how, at 75, the company is catering to an increasingly younger audience.

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All Comments (10)

@lauramcnally1805 11 hours ago

Thank God for the many art forms that enrich our lives!
@hummersd 9 hours ago

I've only seen two at NYCB -- both Peck-choreographed, and loved them. (And although not related, Peck's Illinoise on Broadway ends on August 10th -- if you haven't seen it, run to get tickets before it ends!) I really hope Peck gets a series dedicated to his works at NYCB+Broadway. There's an energy to NYCB that other companies don't have; they really are the best of the best!
@susannpatton2893 11 hours ago

Elegant and amazing what people can get rheir body to do. To float on toes
@steveconn 12 hours ago

Mom saw Plisetskaya and Pavlova at NYCB, studied at School of American Ballet (Balanchine a cold technician, took the joy out of performance). Lots of great stories, like Baryshnikov as head of ABT firing Alexander Godunov because too much sex appeal. Carry on, NYCB!🎉
@wilderot3544 12 hours ago

" I have a date with a pretty ballerina..." ( The Left Banke ) (1966 ) C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! , N e w Y o r k C I t y B a l l e t !
@susannpatton2893 11 hours ago

I wanted to be a ballerina. I practiced standing on my toes. My feet are not ballerina friendly, unfortunately. Greek feet
@Andrea-jr6xr 5 hours ago

❤
@susanhardstock9485 13 hours ago

🩰💃🕺🤍
@pibbitybibbity 12 hours ago

I certainly appreciate the grueling hard work, skill, & athleticism required in ballet, but I find—for me—ballet to be dull & repetitive. I’ve seen many ballets and even two by the New York City Ballet, but I have yet to see one that is “fun” and “spontaneous.” I’m glad there are people who DO enjoy it sincerely and wholeheartedly, but I’m just not one of them.