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"In my ballets, woman is first. Men are consorts. God made men to sing the praises of women. They are not equal to men: They are better."

George Balanchine, Russian Dancer

Men, Women, God, First

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"In my ballets, woman is first. Men are consorts. God made men to sing the praises of women. They are not equal to men: They are better."

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