NYC-ARTS

The School of American Ballet

Clip: Season 2013 Episode 460 | 17m 2s

When George Balanchine said, "I don't want people who want to dance; I want people who have to dance" he was speaking about members of the New York City Ballet. To join their ranks takes a tremendous amount of commitment, perseverance, and training. And, for most of these dancers, the training begins at the School of American Ballet.

Aired: 06/25/11

Rating: NR

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Major funding for NYC-ARTS is made possible by The Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, The Lewis “Sonny” Turner Fund for Dance, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Elise Jaffe …