List of Famous people with last name Balanchine

George Balanchine

Georgiy Melitonovich Balanchivadze

First Name George

Last Name Balanchine

Born on January 22, 1904

Died on April 30, 1983 (aged 79)

Born in Russia

George Balanchine was a Georgian-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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