TEASER // George Balanchine’s Jewels // Rubies In Rubies, Balanchine highlights the American influence on his style. He had arrived in America after working in France, and was interested in Broadway, jazz, and the modern city style of New York. All of these qualities are shown in Rubies. It’s full of energy, with a fast, fresh feeling. The dancers wear shorter skirts and their legs go higher. A close collaborator of Balanchine, Igor Stravinsky, composed the music, which has many twists as shown in the choreography with movement like flexed feet, angular shapes, and running. George Balanchine’s Jewels showcases three distinct styles of neoclassical ballet in one brilliant evening. Choreographed in 1967, it was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to Claude Arpels’ jewelry showroom in New York City. The costumes were designed by legendary New York City Ballet costume designer Madame Barbara Karinska and showed the essence of each jewel. Each ballet reflects a chapter of Balanchine’s career: ...