Description: Celebrate the art and work of George Balanchine, widely considered this century's foremost choreographer. Born in Russia then exiled to Paris in 1924, Balanchine moved to the United States in 1933 and, with Lincoln Kirstein, eventually formed the New York City Ballet. Balanchine spent the rest of his life building the company and creating an extraordinary dance repertoire. Balanchine pictures a wide range of the choreographer's work in performances by the New York City Ballet. Notes: The year 2004 marks the 100th anniversary of Balanchine's birth. Because of this, several celebratory events will be occuring. This calendar will serve as a fitting memorial to the master of choreography and is expected to sell especially well. Works and dancers featured include: JAN Lindsay Fischer and Kyra Nichols in "Diamonds" from Jewels FEB Maria Kowroski in Liebeslieder Walzer MAR Nikolaj Hubbe in Mozartiana APR A Midsummer Night's Dream MAY Maria Kowroski in Serenade JUN La Valse JUL Stars and Stripes AUG Jock Soto and Kathleen Tracey in Firebird SEP Margaret Tracey and Kathleen Tracey in Concerto Barocco OCT "Rubies" from Jewels NOV Philip Neal and Carla Korbes in Divertimento No. 15 DEC Miranda Weese in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker(TM)