What is Serenade?
"Serenade" is a milestone in the history of dance. It is the first original ballet created by George Balanchine in America, and is a signature work of New York City Ballet's repertory.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 31 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 30, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- RM Productions
- Genres
- Music
- Updated
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Overview
"Serenade" is a milestone in the history of dance. It is the first original ballet created by George Balanchine in America, and is a signature work of New York City Ballet's repertory. The ballet is composed of four movements: "Sonatina," "Waltz," "Russian Dance," and "Elegy." The ballet's structure and choreography are notable for their unique approach to the music of Tschaikovsky, with the final two movements reversing the traditional order of the score. This reversal results in a poignant conclusion to the ballet.
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