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 Director of Development for both Miami City Ballet and Palm Beach Dramaworks.

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.

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. In "Heaven Scent: George Balanchine's Fascination with the Opposite Sex," Caras shares the colorful stories of Balanchine's relationships with women revealing a poignant glimpse into the world of a man proving that his love for ballet and women were one and the same. And in "Dance Immortal Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Demons, His Legacy," Caras combines his years of collaboration along with research to provide insight into the dramatic life of a man who may well be remembered as the most extraordinary yet most complicated dance celebrity of all time.

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