How is Balanchine's choreography characterized?
Plotless ballets with minimal costume and décor
Flamboyant sets with complex narratives
Dark, brooding themes
Bright, satirical performances
Answer
Balanchine is known for his plotless ballets, which often have minimal costume and décor. This style allows the focus to be on the movement of the dancers, rather than on the story or the setting. Balanchine's ballets are also characterized by their use of geometric shapes and patterns, as well as their precision and athleticism.
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