Balanchine.
George Balanchine (1904-1983) was one of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers. Born in Georgia (later a part of the USSR) and styled as the father of American ballet, he co-founded (with Lincoln Kirstein) the New York City Ballet and remained its Artistic Director for more than 35 years, until his death. (Wikipedia)
Balanchine's style has been described as neoclassic, a reaction to the Romantic anti-classicism, (which by the early 20th century had turned into exaggerated theatricality) that was the prevailing style in Russian and European ballet when he had begun to dance. (New York City Ballet website)
Balanchine’s style is characterized by extended lines in the arms and legs, quick, light movement, and virtuosity. His work focused on music and dance working together seamlessly. This emphasis means that some of Balanchine’s most famous ballet’s consisted of only one act and had no plot. He said that audiences should “see the music, hear the dance.” (Arlene Croce, Balanchine Said, New Yorker, Jan. 18, 2009)
Balanchine’s work can only be staged by specific rehearsal directors who are trained and authorized by the George Balanchine Trust. Ballet companies must apply to the Trust for a license (similar to applying for a license for the rights to a musical such as Rent) to dance Balanchine ballets, and only those companies who are judged to be able to perform the ballet to the Trust’s high standards can stage them.
Alberta Ballet has performed several Balanchine works, including Rubies, Serenade, Divertimento #15, The Four Temperaments, and Allegro Brilliante.