Preservation of choreographic legacies: A case study of the George Balanchine Trust and the George Balanchine Foundation

The hypothesis of this thesis is that choreographic works can be preserved in the twenty-first century by utilizing copyright protection and technological methodologies developed by the George Balanchine Trust and the George Balanchine Foundation. This study will provide insight into the many ways that Balanchine's works are being preserved and how these organizations have functioned successfully. In addition, this thesis examines prospective future issues related to digital networking technologies. By analyzing these issues, this thesis hopes to provide some practical approaches to future program development for these two organizations. This is the first study to examine the important contributions the Balanchine Foundation and the Balanchine Trust have made to the field of dance preservation with their works on technology and copyright issues. This study will provide insight into the many ways that Balanchine's work is being preserved, and how these organizations have functioned successfully.