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National on its toes for George Balanchine
National on its toes for George Balanchine

National on its toes for George Balanchine

Date11/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: National on its toes for George Balanchine: The National Ballet of Canda last night launched its five-day tribute to the late George Balanchine; the man who built greatness ino the New York City Ballet. Balanchine; who died in May 1983 at the age of 79'; was recognized as one of the 20th century's true dance geniuses. The choreographer's outstanding contribution to the art is celebrated through Sunday on O'Keefe Centre's stage with three of his finest ballets. This is Serenade.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0104620F
Kim Lightheart, Raymond Smith, National Ballet of Canada in Balanchine's Symphony in C
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