What is the difference between The George Balanchine Trust and The George Balanchine Foundation?
The George Balanchine Trust is the entity responsible for licensing the ballets of George Balanchine (see also About The Trust). The Trust protects the copyrights of George Balanchine, including all media rights and live performance rights worldwide. The mission of The George Balanchine Foundation is to utilize the Balanchine legacy to advance the development of dance and its allied arts worldwide. This goal is pursued through a broad range of activities and programs, including concentrated research, ballet reconstructions, publications, lectures and videos, and other innovative projects. You can visit The George Balanchine Foundation online.