'The Hartford Catastrophe'

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This article discusses the foundation of the American Ballet Theater of New York City in the early 1930s, by Russian choreographer George Balanchine. The original plans to establish a non-profit school for ballet in Hartford, Connecticut by A. Everett "Chick" Austin, Jr. and Lincoln Kirstein failed when Balanchine decide that the town was too small, profit and tution were desirable, and the local schools were hostile to the plans.

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'Duke!' - a collaboration of choreographers

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The authors discuss their combined efforts in creating three short ballets based on music by Duke Ellington and presented on Jun 3, 1999 by the New York City Ballet Company. Stylistic variations, motivation for developing the ballet, and the influence of Ellington's music are discussed.

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Balanchine as I knew him

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The author discusses her professional relationship with George Balanchine, beginning in 1947, and how they worked together on notating his choreography. Her work with Kurt Joos, interviews with ballet dancers, and Labanotation publications are described.

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