"Words you might try to use to describe it—mysterious, reflective, contemplative, plaintive, noble, etc.—are not enough for Gluck's lyric masterpiece," George Balanchine wrote of the score for his 1976 ballet, Chaconne. Witness this nearly-impossible-to-describe work on the All Balanchine I program this spring, opening April 22: nycballet.com/balanchine1spring Featuring Adrian Danchig-Waring and Sara Mearns | New York City Ballet

Maria Kowroski talks about her favorite way to open a ballet and the tricky footwork involved in George Balanchine's Chaconne. For more info - goo.gl/gXxb5H | New York City Ballet

Balanchine’s Chaconne weaves together life, love, and transcendent movement. See Principal Dancers Paulo Arrais and Seo Hye Han seemingly float on air in the heavenly realm of Chaconne. Don’t miss your chance to experience it live on stage as part of DREAMstate, Mar 17-27. | Boston Ballet