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Co Creator: prestonchamblee
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Posted On: January 22nd 2026, 08:06 pm
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FAVORITE PHRASE // Introducing our new series, where dancers break down a sequence they cherish from our repertory. ⁠
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Soloist Preston Chamblee shares his favorite phrase from the culmination of Diamonds—the final movement of George Balanchine’s Jewels: “It’s this feeling of camaraderie and unity. The feeling of doing it is so unlike anything that’s ever happened to me in my life.” ⁠
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Stay tuned—there are many more favorite phrases to come.⁠
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Cinematographer: @qwharton⁠
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@prestonchamblee #diamonds #georgebalanchine #nycbfavoritephrase #weexistintime #nycballet
Comments (40)
johngile 7 months ago

johngile

Extraordinary talent

mk_mcmanus 7 months ago

mk_mcmanus

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

haiiileyd 7 months ago

haiiileyd

❤️❤️❤️❤️

timothy.s.rodriguez 7 months ago

timothy.s.rodriguez

❤️❤️❤️

tchristineb 9 months ago

tchristineb

Love this❤️

bakkerijklop 9 months ago

bakkerijklop

What a great idea to have dancers tell about their favorite phrase. And what a wonderful story about this dancer's experience!

khris1712 9 months ago

khris1712

😍

thejakeyedid 9 months ago

thejakeyedid

So proud of you!

jamtraveller 9 months ago

jamtraveller

Bravo, PC. The new generation enlarges NYCB. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

tenzingsnow 9 months ago

tenzingsnow

Exquisite I’ve seen Jewels

dalkekong 9 months ago

dalkekong

💎💎💎

nanran141 9 months ago

nanran141

Beautiful words from a beautiful dancer.

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