April 27, 2026 | 6:00pm
CBA Studio
16 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003
Lourdes Lopez leads a coaching rehearsal of two Balanchine dances— Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and Stravinsky Violin Concerto—with New York City Ballet Soloist Dominika Afanasenkov and Miami City Ballet Principal Soloist Cameron Catazaro, accompanied live on piano.
The session reveals the stylistic and technical contrasts of the works while underscoring Balanchine’s enduring aesthetic, rooted in music. A conversation with Lourdes Lopez, Jennifer Homans, and the artists will follow, offering insight into how Balanchine’s profound musicality shaped his choreographic vision.
Please stay for the reception after the event.
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About this event:
Dancers appear courtesy of their home companies: New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet.
Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Photo of Afanasenkov © Erin Baiano
