1904 - 1983
George Balanchine Russian Dancer
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George Balanchine dating history
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George Balanchine was previously married to Maria Tallchief (1946), Vera Zorina (1938 - 1946), Tamara Geva and Tanaquil Le Clerq (1952).
George Balanchine was in relationships with Suzanne Farrell (1961 - 1969) and Alexandra Danilova.
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Russian Dancer George Balanchine was born Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze on 22nd January, 1904 in St. Petersburgh, Russia and passed away on 30th Apr 1983 New York City, NY aged 79. He is most remembered for Founded the New York City Ballet. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
George Balanchine is a member of the following lists: Kennedy Center honorees, American choreographers and Russian ballet dancers.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 4 |
79 years, 2 months
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22 years
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-
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|---|
| Dating | 2 |
8 years
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4 years
|
-
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|---|
| Total | 6 |
79 years, 2 months
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16 years
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8 years
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Details
| First Name |
George
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| Last Name |
Balanchine
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| Full Name at Birth |
Giorgi Melitonis dze Balanchivadze
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| Alternative Name |
Mr. B, Giorgi Melitonovitch Balanchivadze, George Balanchine
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| Birthday |
22nd January, 1904
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| Birthplace |
St. Petersburgh, Russia
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| Died |
30th April, 1983
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| Place of Death |
New York City, NY
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| Cause of Death |
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
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| Buried |
Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, USA
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Eastern Orthodox
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Russian
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| High School |
Imperial Ballet School
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| Occupation Text |
Choreographer, Actor, Director
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| Occupation |
Dancer
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| Claim to Fame |
Founded the New York City Ballet
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| Year(s) Active |
1929–1983
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| Official Websites |
www.balanchine.org/balanchine/index.html, balanchine.com/, www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/george-balanchine/master-of-the-dance/529/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2970
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George Balanchine (; born Georgiy Melitonovich Balanchivadze; Georgian: გიორგი მელიტონის ძე ბალანჩივაძე; January 22, 1904 (O. S. January 9) – April 30, 1983) was an American ballet choreographer who was one of the most influential 20th-century choreographers. Styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its Artistic Director for more than 35 years. His choreography is characterized by plotless ballets with minimal costume and décor, performed to classical and neoclassical music.
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