The Greatest Russian Choreographers

Birthdate: January 22, 1904

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia

Died: April 30, 1983

George Balanchine was a Georgian-American ballet choreographer. One of the most prominent choreographers of the 20th century, Balanchine won several prestigious awards like the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983. Referred to asthe father of American ballet, Balanchine is credited with co-founding the New York City Ballet. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1988.