Youskevitch
Americannoun
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Sombert and Youskevitch rendezvous for a haunting, lamplit pas de deux.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
George Balanchine created “Theme and Variations,” one of his most brilliant abstractions, for her and Youskevitch in 1947.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2019
At 20, Herko announced to his family he wanted to be a ballet dancer: he had seen a performance of Giselle in 1954 and was particularly taken by the Russian-born soloist, Igor Youskevitch, says Forde.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 23, 2014
Alonso’s technical power caught the eye of George Balanchine, who made “Theme and Variations” for her and her partner Igor Youskevitch in 1947, a year before he founded New York City Ballet.
From Washington Post
Concerto proved to be a showpiece for Ballet Theatre's top stars, Alicia Alonso and Igor Youskevitch, with little more to recommend it.
From Time Magazine Archive
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