Which Balanchine Ballet Are You? Quiz

PNB’s current program, ALL BALANCHINE, highlights the range and creativity George Balanchine brought to all of his work. The three featured ballets (Prodigal Son, Square Dance, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto) are selected from different periods of Balanchine’s career to showcase his full breadth and depth as a choreographer. But if you were a Balanchine ballet, which would you be? Answer the questions below and tally if your answers are mostly A’s, B’s, or C’s to reveal your result!

It’s Friday night! What are you doing?

A. Going dancing, of course! 

B. Getting drinks at the local bar with friends. 

C. Attending a classical music concert.  

How would your friends describe you? 

A. Full of energy, a risk-taker, and a natural leader. 

B. Has big emotions, can be a bit naive, and fiercely loyal. 

C. Classy, a trend-setter, and always the best at what you do. 

Pick an accessory:

A. Cowboy boots 

B. Pendant necklace 

C. Black tights 

 Who’s your favorite ballet choreographer (excluding George Balanchine, of course)?

A. Agnes de Mille  

B. Jerome Robbins 

C. Alexei Ratmansky 

 You’re going on vacation. Where are you going?

A. Escape to the Colorado mountains 

B. On a solo trip! 

C. Adventure in Europe 

 What’s your favorite type of weather?

A. Warm and breezy 

B. Cloudy and a bit gloomy 

C. Crisp and cool 

 Pick a Color:

A. Blue

B. Red

C. Black

Answers Reveal

Hover over the appropriate box below to see which Balanchine ballet you are!

If you choose mostly A’s...

Square Dance

You’ve got an inclination for “invention,” “superb preparation for risks,” and “high spirits” in the words of George Balanchine himself! When your friends don’t know what to do, you’re the one to come up with a kooky idea on the fly – and it’s usually surprisingly fun!

If you choose mostly B’s...

Prodigal Son

You’ve got a big heart – and that sometimes gets you in trouble. Luckily, you’ve also got some special people in your life who are always ready to accept you when things get messy.  

If you choose mostly C’s...

Stravinsky Violin Concerto

You’re cool, calm, and collected – but you’re also surprisingly fun to be around. You care about the finer things in life, and you want to do it all while having a great time doing it!   

Photo credits: PNB Company dancers rehearse Stravinsky Violin Concerto. PNB Company dancers rehearse Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Yuki Takahashi rehearses Stravinsky Violin Concerto (featured photo). Clara Ruf Maldonado rehearses Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Luther DeMyer and Amanda Morgan rehearse Stravinsky Violin Concerto. PNB Company dancers rehearse Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Jonathan Batista rehearse Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Photos © Lindsay Thomas.