Soloist Emily Kikta exemplifies the strength and poise required in George Balanchine's Raymonda Variations. Catch Raymond Variations on the dynamic Masters at Work II program this winter, featuring Balanchine's Kammermusik No. 2 and Le Tombeau de Couperin, alongside Jerome Robbins' Antique Epigraphs. Don't miss out, learn more at nycballet.com/mastersatwork2 | New York City Ballet

George Balanchine once said, “Ballet is important and significant, yes. But first of all, it is a pleasure.” With this in mind, he created myriad works of all shapes and sizes. Raymonda Variations, Balanchine’s 1961 interpretation of a section of the Petipa ballet, shows a sweeter, more charming side of our founding choreographer’s style. The ballet, here performed by Erica Pereira leading the ballet's corps and soloists, returns this fall. | New York City Ballet

Lauren Collett in Raymonda Variations, choreography by George Balanchine New York City Ballet | Núcleo de Dança Carolina Cox

Flash Footage: The esprit de corps is palpable in this clip from opening night's performance of Raymonda Variations. Don't miss the grand finale of the All Balanchine program during remaining performances through May 5: nycballet.com/balanchinespring | New York City Ballet

Flash Footage: Corps de Ballet Member Mia Williams sparkles in this fleet-footed second demi-soloist divertissement from George Balanchine's Raymonda Variations. | New York City Ballet