FAQs
What is the difference between The George Balanchine Trust and The George Balanchine Foundation?
The George Balanchine Trust is the entity responsible for licensing the ballets of George Balanchine (see also About The Trust). The Trust protects the copyrights of George Balanchine, including all media rights and live performance rights worldwide. The mission of The George Balanchine Foundation is to utilize the Balanchine legacy to advance the development of dance and its allied arts worldwide. This goal is pursued through a broad range of activities and programs, including concentrated research, ballet reconstructions, publications, lectures and videos, and other innovative projects. You can visit The George Balanchine Foundation online.
How do I license a ballet?
Please see Licensing the Ballets.
Where do I get the costumes if my shop is not going to build them from scratch?
If you would like to see a list of other companies who have previously licensed a ballet and may have costumes for rent, please contact the Trust.
Do you have technical information?
For all lighting and other technical inquiries, please contact the Trust.
How do I credit the choreography in the program?
The choreography should be credited as follows:
For additional information including an example of casting, please contact the Trust.
May I include photos of the choreography in my printed program?
Photos may be included in the printed program and other publicity materials, including online websites. In addition to crediting the photographer, please credit the choreography depicted:
How do I credit images?
Please see above for crediting images of choreography. For images or quotes of George Balanchine, the credit should be as follows:
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