What is suki schorer?

Suki Schorer is a former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. She was born in Los Angeles in 1942 and began studying ballet at a young age. She joined the New York City Ballet in 1959 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a soloist in 1965 and a principal dancer in 1972. Schorer was known for her technical precision, musicality, and elegant style. She danced many of the lead roles in George Balanchine's ballets, including "Agon," "Concerto Barocco," and "Symphony in Three Movements." After retiring from the stage, Schorer joined the faculty of the School of American Ballet, where she taught for over 35 years. She is also a renowned ballet teacher and has written several books on ballet technique and teaching, including "Suki Schorer on Balanchine Technique" and "The Balanchine Legacy." Schorer has been recognized for her contributions to the world of dance with numerous awards and honors, including the Dance Magazine Award and the Arts and Letters Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.