Film Screening: In Balanchine’s Classroom

Date: July 1, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Harry Dutcher Community Room

In Balanchine’s Classroom,a film by Connie Hochman, provides an in depth exploration into the dedication and discipline of George Balanchine’s teaching philosophy through the lens of his students. Join us for this rare screening opportunity followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker, cohosted by Rhona Koretzky and Teresa Kennedy. Unearth the stories of Balanchine’s Serenade and the 60th Anniversary of Balanchine’s Midsummer Night’s Dream performed during NYC Ballet’s SPAC debut in 1966, with performances of both significant ballets this SPAC season! Explore images, letters and documents on loan from the Saratoga Room including items from our SPAC, Ballet and McKelvey collections. Cosponsored by The Dance Alliance.

This program is inspired by our 2026 summer reading program, Unearth a Story.

Please register online.

Promotional graphic from the Saratoga Springs Public Library for a film screening of “In Balanchine’s Classroom.” Set against a soft purple and green gradient background, it features a circular portra
Film Screening: In Balanchine’s Classroom