Megan Fairchild breaks down the basic math that gets her through her favorite variation in Balanchine's Ballo della Regina, which is part of this spring's ALL BALANCHINE program - May 10 & 12 - goo.gl/gJcrDn | New York City Ballet

Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild has been performing the lead in Ballo della Regina since her capstone SAB Workshop performance. During the ballet's only adagio movement, she reflects on learning the role from originator Merrill Ashley and the work's significance to her artistic development. Don't miss Ballo della Regina this winter on the Classic NYCB program: nycballet.com/classicnycb | New York City Ballet

George Balanchine's Ballo della Regina challenges its dancers to master the art of carefree joyousness while executing technically challenging steps. Similar to the bel canto style of opera in its emphasis on variation, Ballo della Regina draws inspiration from its Verdi score by offering soloists moments to stand out as well as time to rest. Witness this intricate and demanding work on the All Balanchine I program opening spring performances: nycballet.com/balanchine1winter Featuring Anthony Hu

Principal Dancers Megan Fairchild and Anthony Huxley setting the scene in George Balanchine's Ballo della Regina. Don't miss the notably challenging work this spring on the All Balanchine I program: nycballet.com/balanchine1spring | New York City Ballet

I Ballo della Regina får solodanser Holly Dorger pulsen op! 🏃‍♀💨 I træningssalen bliver hun undervist af Merrill Ashley, som partiet oprindelig blev koregraferet til. Ballo della Regina er en del af 'Ballet de Luxe'-programmet. Du kan læse om programmet her: https://bit.ly/2NOB1Q0 | Det Kongelige Teater