Darci Kistler - Retirement

Retirement

In February 2009 Kistler announced retirement from New York City Ballet at the end of the 2010 season. Her farewell performance took place on June 27, 2010, and consisted of ballets choreographed by Balanchine and Martins:

  • Monumentum pro Gesualdo
  • Movements for Piano and Orchestra
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream excerpt
  • Danses Concertantes
  • Swan Lake final act

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