Russian emigre George Balanchine redefined contemporary ballet both in his choreography as well as in his commanding direction of the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet. This 2008 documentary profiles six of his proteges as they discuss what it was like to study and work with the transcending master. Includes rare performance footage of Balanchine's ballets, including "Serenade," "The Four Temperaments" and "Stars and Stripes".
Russian emigre George Balanchine redefined contemporary ballet both in his choreography as well as in his commanding direction of the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet. This 2008 documentary profiles six of his proteges as they discuss what it was like to study and work with the transcending master. Includes rare performance footage of Balanchine's ballets, including "Serenade," "The Four Temperaments" and "Stars and Stripes".
