Question

Which Russian-born choreographer is known as the "Father of Contemporary Ballet" and later staged more than 70 ballets in Europe and the United States?

A) Marius Petipa
B) Vaslav Nijinsky
C) George Balanchine
D) Serge Lifar

Answer 1

George Balanchine is known as the 'Father of Contemporary Ballet' and is credited with staging more than 70 ballets internationally.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Russian-born choreographer known as the “Father of Contemporary Ballet” and who staged more than 70 ballets in Europe and the United States is George Balanchine (Option C).

Balanchine's innovative work and style revolutionized ballet, breaking away from the traditional narrative to emphasize the music and movement itself. His founding of the New York City Ballet and development of the neoclassical style greatly influenced the evolution of ballet as a contemporary art form.