New York City Ballet in Madrid
Season 51 Episode 3 | 1h 24m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck.
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works recorded during company’s European tour in spring 2023. Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the program features two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance.”
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New York City Ballet in Madrid
Season 51 Episode 3 | 1h 24m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
New York City Ballet presents an evening of works recorded during company’s European tour in spring 2023. Captured in peak performance at Madrid’s Teatro Real, the program features two masterpieces choreographed by NYCB co-founder and original Artistic Director George Balanchine, “Serenade” and “Square Dance.”
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship♪♪ -Coming up on "Great Performances," a visit to Madrid's Teatro Real for a performance by the world-renowned New York City Ballet, with two masterworks by the company's legendary co-founder George Balanchine -- ♪♪ "Serenade" and "Square Dance."
Also featured is current New York City Ballet resident choreographer Justin Peck's sneaker ballet "The Times are Racing."
A roster of nearly 100 extraordinary dancers in an evening of three works from an unparalleled repertoire.
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New York City Ballet in Madrid Preview
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Preview: S51 Ep3 | 30s | New York City Ballet presents an evening of works by George Balanchine and Justin Peck. (30s)
"Square Dance" by George Balanchine
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Clip: S51 Ep3 | 2m 34s | The company of New York City Ballet perform "Square Dance." (2m 34s)
"The Times Are Racing" by Justin Peck
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Clip: S51 Ep3 | 3m 10s | The company of New York City Ballet perform "The Times Are Racing." (3m 10s)
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