To those who remember or have read about the new era that her early choreography seemed to promise, however, she is a prodigal daughter.
Trained with Dame Marie Rambert and danced with the Ballet Club for whom he produced his earliest choreography.
The truth is that the City Ballet was also defined by Jerome Robbins's early choreography, which was strong on distilled dance drama.
The new piece includes some of her earlier choreography.
His early choreography was seen there and with Feld Ballets/N.
Introducing the Spinners, Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows said their early choreography looked "like bowling pins after you've thrown a strike."
Clark Tippet, a principal dancer whose early choreography was deservedly acclaimed and who was not represented this season, may again create a premiere next season.
She was something of a stylish enfant terrible then, but her early choreography suggested that for all its punk glamour, this was an artist who understood and honored tradition.
One characteristic of Rainer's early choreography was her fascination with using non-dancer performers.
The American festival also includes programs of early and recent choreography by Mr. Robbins to American scores.