Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
“You can’t force regalness. Regalness has to exude out of you.” -Patrick Yocum
Listen as Principal Dancer Patrick Yocum articulates how the true imperial essence of Diamonds comes not from imitation, but from a dancer’s deep understanding of movement and majesty 👑
Only one week until opening night of Jewels. Secure your seats and save $25 on select performances of Jewels and The Nutcracker. Use code SPOOKY at checkout by Nov 5.
Jewels | Citizens Opera House | bit.ly/4qrzPCO
Video by Ernesto Galan
© The George Balanchine Trust
“You can’t force regalness. Regalness has to exude out of you.” -Patrick Yocum
Listen as Principal Dancer Patrick Yocum articulates how the true imperial essence of Diamonds comes not from imitation, but from a dancer’s deep understanding of movement and majesty 👑
Only one week until opening night of Jewels. Secure your seats and save $25 on select performances of Jewels and The Nutcracker. Use code SPOOKY at checkout by Nov 5.
Jewels | Citizens Opera House | bit.ly/4qrzPCO
Video by Ernesto Galan
© The George Balanchine Trust
