Soloist Emily Kikta exemplifies the strength and poise required in George Balanchine's Raymonda Variations. Catch Raymond Variations on the dynamic Masters at Work II program this winter, featuring Balanchine's Kammermusik No. 2 and Le Tombeau de Couperin, alongside Jerome Robbins' Antique Epigraphs. Don't miss out, learn more at nycballet.com/mastersatwork2 | New York City Ballet

SPRING EXPERIENCE || Raymonda 15 dancers. 11 variations. One iconic ballet reimagined. Step into the grandeur and grace of Raymonda like never before. On stage now until May 25 >> https://bit.ly/3DYwJmw Video by Ernesto Galan | Boston Ballet

George Balanchine once said, “Ballet is important and significant, yes. But first of all, it is a pleasure.” With this in mind, he created myriad works of all shapes and sizes. Raymonda Variations, Balanchine’s 1961 interpretation of a section of the Petipa ballet, shows a sweeter, more charming side of our founding choreographer’s style. The ballet, here performed by Erica Pereira leading the ballet's corps and soloists, returns this fall. | New York City Ballet

Raymonda Variations is just one of three show-stopping works you'll see at All Balanchine at Symphony Hall - Phoenix this weekend. With live music by The Phoenix Symphony, Emeralds shines, The Four Temperaments delights, and Raymonda Variations is "a dream come true"! Get your tickets for our last show of the weekend at balletaz.org. 🎥: Ballet Arizona dancers in George Balanchine's Raymonda Variations, ©️ The Balanchine Trust. | Ballet Arizona

Described as "an adorable confection, concocted of marzipan, diamonds, youth, and nostalgia," Balanchine's Raymonda Variations hearkens back to the choreographer's youth in Russia, with its Glazunov score and classical technique. This past fall, Soloist Sara Adams performed the first pink-tutu-ed solo. #nycbwell #nycbdancebreak | New York City Ballet

Lauren Collett in Raymonda Variations, choreography by George Balanchine New York City Ballet | Núcleo de Dança Carolina Cox

Flash Footage: Corps de Ballet Member Mia Williams sparkles in this fleet-footed second demi-soloist divertissement from George Balanchine's Raymonda Variations. | New York City Ballet

Flash Footage: The esprit de corps is palpable in this clip from opening night's performance of Raymonda Variations. Don't miss the grand finale of the All Balanchine program during remaining performances through May 5: nycballet.com/balanchinespring | New York City Ballet