Three Balanchine dancers respond to the controversies around his legacy | Dancing with Shadows

George Balanchine was one of the greatest ballet choreographers in the world. His works are still performed all over the world today. But in recent years, there's been a reappraisal of how he treated and behaved towards his dancers – from setting dangerous attitudes around body weight, to sometimes blurring the boundaries between professional fascination and personal infatuation. Former Balanchine dancers Edward Villella, Bettijane Sills and John Clifford all give their perspective on modern criticisms of their former teacher. #dancingwithshadows #ballet #balletpodcast #newyorkcityballet #nycb Subscribe now for more interviews with legendary ballet dancers:    / @legacysportsstories   / @legacydoc Listen to the FULL SERIES: https://lnk.to/dancingwithshadows About Dancing with Shadows: The New York City Ballet is celebrated as one of the world's greatest ballet institutions. But behind the beauty, there's a more complicated history. A seven-part podcast series and Season Three of Legacy. About Legacy: The podcast feed that tells extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. Listen to the FULL SERIES and subscribe: https://lnk.to/dancingwithshadows