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Lincoln Kirstein was an American dancer and patron of the arts born on May 4, 1907. He is best known for co-founding the New York City Ballet and for his contributions to American ballet. Kirstein was instrumental in promoting dance as an art form in the United States and supported many artists and choreographers. His dedication to the arts has left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of America. Lincoln Kirstein passed away on January 5, 1996, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of dance.
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"In liberal democracy and anxious anarchy, the traditional classic dance, compact of aristocratic authority and absolute freedom in a necessity of order, has never been so promising as an independent expression as it is today."

Dance, Anarchy, Authority, Democracy
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"She was chronologically in luck. She corresponded to necessity."

Luck, Necessity
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