Gia Kourlas for The New York Times highlights George Balanchine's Serenade in a recent feature on the importance of hands in dance choreography. “Mr. B taught us to lift the wrist, which is a sign of life and energy as the palm faces down and the hand extends. If the hand just drops it risks looking lifeless,” writes Suki Schorer in her Suki Schorer on Balanchine Technique. Explore the subtleties in the full feature: nytimes.com/2025/08/14/arts/dance-hands-choreography-video.html?unlocked_articl

53K views · 989 reactions | George Balanchine's Square Dance juxtaposes the structural clarity of its sleek leotard choreography with the richness of its Baroque score. Experience Square Dance this fall on the All Balanchine II program, opening September 17: nycballet.com/allbalanchine2 | New York City Ballet | Facebook