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Rubies

Rubies

(1967)

Choreography

George Balanchine

Music

Igor Stravinsky
19 minutes

The second ballet in Jewels, Rubies is sharp, witty, and bursting with attitude. Set to Stravinsky’s sparkling Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, the work pulses with jazzy rhythms, playful tension, and syncopated energy. With its sleek style and striking red costumes, Rubies bridges neoclassical ballet with a modern American spirit—flashy, flirtatious, and unapologetically bold. It’s Balanchine at his most daring and dynamic.

Ballet Credits

Choreography

George Balanchine

Composer

Igor Stravinsky

Company Premiere

1990

Costume Design

Karinska

Lighting Design

John Hall

Set Design

Tony Walton

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Jewels

Jewels

Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2026
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