noun
United States dancer and choreographer (born in Russia) noted for his abstract and formal works (1904-1983)
• Syn: ↑Balanchine
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑dancer, ↑professional dancer, ↑terpsichorean, ↑choreographer
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(1904–83) a US ↑choreographer, born in Russia. After working with Diaghilev he went to the US and started the New York City Ballet.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.