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Inside NYCB

For teens and adults

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Whether you’re new to ballet or a seasoned aficionado, these thought-provoking presentations promise to engage and enlighten.

Each one-hour onstage presentation explores the history and inner workings of New York City Ballet through performance and discussion, offering audiences unique access to the esteemed performers and collaborators of NYCB.

2024-25 Season Events

May 12, 2025
THE BALANCHINE BALLERINA 
George Balanchine famously said: “Ballet is woman.” From the virtuosic and dynamic Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux to the moody and mysterious La Valse, Balanchine created countless iconic roles for his ballerinas to showcase their many facets as dancers, artists, and humans. This one-night-only program highlights some of the most memorable ballerina roles in the Balanchine repertory through performance and discussion.

TICKET PRICING

$29 per person
NYCB Members at the Friend level and higher receive special pricing to Inside NYCB. Please contact members@nycballet.com to purchase tickets. 

Printed tickets are required for all attendees, including members. Seating is assigned.

Priority seating for American Sign Language Interpretation is available for all Inside NYCB presentations. All seats are subject to availability.

LOCATION

David H. Koch Theater
Enter via Lobby
West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue

Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford leads students from the School of American Ballet through a partnering demonstration.

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Principal Dancer Adrian Danchig-Waring interviews School of American Ballet’s Chairman of Faculty Kay Mazzo and NYCB Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan.

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Host Adrian Danchig-Waring watches as Soloist Aarón Sanz dances an excerpt from Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering.

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An excerpt from Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free , featuring Principal Dancer Tiler Peck and Soloist Harrison Coll.

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Principal Dancer Daniel Ulbricht and Soloist Brittany Pollack take to the stage to perform the "Bluebird Pas de Deux" from The Sleeping Beauty.

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NYCB Company members perform an excerpt from Justin Peck’s Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes.

© Rosalie O'Connor

NYCB Associate Music Director Andrews Sill and Dancers Ashley Laracey and Andrew Scordato share insight on Emeralds from George Balanchine’s Jewels.

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