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Publisher
Zeitgeist Films
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"Tells the straightforward history of the renowned Ballets Russes troupe from 1929 until its demise in 1962, providing ... commentary, as well as tidbits on ballet aesthetics, backstage gossip and clip after clip of rare footage. It also ... offers portraits of the handful of surviving dancers, most of them in their 80s, who provide its commentary. After a brief review of [the Diaghilev years (1909-29)], it tells the tale of the company after Diaghilev,...
Publisher
Lions Gate Films
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Get long, lean lines with zero bulk. Get a fit, firm, and graceful body with this ballet inspired workout from Mary Helen Bowers, trainer to the stars. Sculpt a lean, long dancer's body with four 15-minute targeted workouts. Mix and match these workouts to tone your arms, abs, and butt. It's perfect for anyone pressed for time and looking for a quick and challenging workout with great results. Strengthen and stretch muscles simultaneously to elongate...
Publisher
Starz Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
One of the greatest secrets to a dancer's body is ballet conditioning, which focuses on all muscle groups. In this unique program, your muscles will work smoothly in unison to create a long, streamlined silhouette with flat abs.
5) Ballet 422
Publisher
NYC Ballet 422, LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When 25-year-old NYCB dancer Justin Peck begins to emerge as a promising young choreographer, he is commissioned to create a new ballet for the Company's 2013 Winter Season. With unprecedented access to an elite world, the film follows Peck as he collaborates with musicians, lighting designers, costume designers and his fellow dancers to create Paz de la Jolla, NYCB's 422nd new ballet.
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Language
English
Description
Want to learn the difference between a tutu and a plie? This instructional video is a guide to ballet basics, taking the beginning dance student through the principal techniques and vocabulary of classical ballet, with the emphasis on posture, placement, and movement potential.
Publisher
Bel Air Classiques
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The all-male company presents a taste of their repertoire. Most of the titles come from the classical ballet canon, and are performed by the Trocks with a combination of parody, satire, and a thorough knowledge of the source material. They also perform original material skewering specific choreographers.
8) Swan Lake
Publisher
PolyGram Video
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Classic ballet performed by Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn.
10) Baby ballet
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Baby Ballet is a wonderful introduction for children to the world of ballet, especially designed for ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including, a bar warm up, stretches, center practice and across the floor.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Ric Burns presents this rich, 75-year history of one of the most respected and revered dance companies in the world. With unprecedented access to the company, witness dramatic live performances, grueling rehearsals, and iconic dances by Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, and many others; as well as rare footage of ballet icons Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Antony Tudor, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and more.
16) The nutcracker
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tchaikovsky's musical setting of the Christmas fantasy with musical scenario revised by Peter Wright and the dancing of the Royal Ballet.
Publisher
Ballet Ovations
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Come and enter into Rochelle's imaginative playworld of fun as she teaches children how creative ballet can be. Children love to dance along with Rochelle as they become princesses at a beautiful ball, spanish dancers on a float in a festival parade, and silly, playful, mechanical dolls. Rochelle continues the fun by illustrating how emotions are used in dancing and how music can even have kids feeling like fluttering hummingbirds. Children then learn...
Publisher
Pbs
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Showcases one of Philadelphia's cultural treasures, the Pennsylvania Ballet, and highlights the Company's 50th anniversary celebration performance in 2013 at Philadelphia's historic Academy of Music. Performances of works by Christopher Wheeldon, Margo Sappington, and George Balanchine provide an entertaining and intimate look at three very different ballets.
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