Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet revolutionized ballet through Balanchine's neoclassical aesthetic. The company is fed by the prestigious School of American Ballet and performs at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. NYCB maintains one of the world's largest repertoires of Balanchine works and continues the legacy of Jerome Robbins. The company is celebrated for its annual Nutcracker and its commitment to innovation within the classical tradition. Under Jonathan Stafford's artistic direction, NYCB remains at the forefront of American ballet.