New York City Ballet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-city-ballet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was New York City Ballet built?1948
2. What is the location?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the founding choreographers?George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins
4. Who started the New York City Ballet and when?It was started in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and arts patron Lincoln Kirstein, who wanted a strong American ballet company.
5. What style of dance does George Balanchine create for the company?Balanchine’s style is neoclassical, focusing on music, quick movement, and clear shapes, often with simple costumes and sets.

Neoclassical Ballet: A style of ballet characterized by its emphasis on musicality, speed, and abstract movement, often deviating from traditional narrative structures.
Repertoire: The collection of ballets or works that a performing company regularly performs.
Choreographic Innovation: The development of new and original dance movements, styles, and structures.
Philanthropic Support: Financial contributions from individuals or organizations to support arts and cultural institutions.