Balanchine


60m 1984

Brief Synopsis

A two-part documentary retrospective on the life and career of choreographer George Balanchine. Using materials assembled from numerous sources, including archival and private collections, the programs follow the development of Balanchine's art from his youthful years at the Maryinsky Theater in pre

Film Details

Also Known As
Dance in America (05/28/84), Great Performances (05/28/84)
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
1984
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); SociTtT Radio Canada; Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A two-part documentary retrospective on the life and career of choreographer George Balanchine. Using materials assembled from numerous sources, including archival and private collections, the programs follow the development of Balanchine's art from his youthful years at the Maryinsky Theater in pre-revolutionary Russia to his final triumph with the New York City Ballet.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dance in America (05/28/84), Great Performances (05/28/84)
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
1984
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); SociTtT Radio Canada; Thirteen/Wnet

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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