: He used classical ballet to explore adult themes like social repression, heartbreak, and private longing.
: He spent over 20 years on the faculty of The Juilliard School , where he was arguably the most influential dance teacher in the school's history. Signature Choreographic Works Theme / Significance Jardin aux Lilas (Lilac Garden) antony tudor
A later, more abstract work that showed his style could extend beyond pure psychology into lyrical simplicity. : He used classical ballet to explore adult
: Known as a "prickly" and demanding perfectionist, he often tormented his dancers to find the exact "quality" of a movement rather than just technical perfection. : Known as a "prickly" and demanding perfectionist,
Often cited as the first "psychological ballet," depicting an illicit affair and social repression.
A somber, ritualistic portrayal of a community mourning its dead children, set to Mahler's Kindertotenlieder .