Santiago Calatrava collaborated with the New York City Ballet for their 2010 spring season festival of new choreography, called “Architecture of Dance.”

One of the major thrusts of ballet dance is to appear to defy gravity, so working with Calatrava, who is known for his architectural works suggesting flight, makes great sense.

The ”Architecture of Dance” festival included seven world premiere ballets, five of which included sets designed by Calatrava.

If you want to find out more about the New York City Ballet and its program, head to the website.

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