Pointes of View: James Steichen, PhD

Was Serenade really Balanchine’s first piece in America? And if not, how did that myth come to be? SF Ballet Visiting Scholar James Steichen discusses Balanchine’s early work and the ballets that preceded Serenade, adding a new dimension to one of Balanchine’s most famous ballets. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your device!