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Deep Dive | Diamonds

George Balanchine’s JEWELS concludes with Diamonds, Balanchine’s tribute to the grand style of Russian Ballet. Set to music by Tchaikovsky, this ballet is full of rich and classic imperialist style.

Listen as Principal Dancer Patrick Yocum articulates how the true imperial essence of Diamonds comes not from imitation, but from a dancer’s deep understanding of movement and majesty. “You can’t force regalness. Regalness has to exude out of you.” —Patrick Yocum

Video by Ernesto Galan

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