Steven Caras' exciting and versatile career began as a company member of the New York City Ballet under the watch of 20th century ballet genius *George Balanchine. Mr. Balanchine's influence would not stop there. Soon after, with his mentor's encouragement, Caras would go on to be one of the dance world's highest regarded photographers. Steven Caras' career further expanded to encompass such titles as ballet master, published author, guest lecturer, dance critic and most recently as Miami City Ballet's Director of Development for its Palm Beach County audience.

Caras' diverse professional background in the arts, coupled with his innate charm and irresistible wit contribute to his success as a prominent lecturer on dance today.

In Steven Caras' "Protégé of a Legend" presentation, the audience is taken on a compelling journey - from his early childhood years to becoming the youngest male dancer at the New York City Ballet. The legendary George Balanchine hand selected Mr. Caras for his company, thus becoming his mentor - first as a dancer, but later and much to Mr. Caras' delight and surprise, as a photographer.

Accompanied by a showing of his award winning photography, Steven Caras' "Protégé of a Legend" offers a deeply personal depiction of the life and times of a young artist and his development under the vigilant eye of the ballet world's most renowned choreographer.

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