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Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas

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The life and artistry of the demanding and celebrated George Balanchine is explored in this documentary. Clips of some of the dances he choreographed are featured, along with interviews with six of his faithful ballerinas who have danced with Balanchine at various points in his long career. The dancers share a fundamental respect for the legendary Mr. B., and provide insights into the man who revolutionized ballet and established a uniquely American form of one of the most elegant arts.

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Audience Member A beautiful view into the world of Balanchine through the eyes of six of his beloved dancers, including his ex-wife Maria Tallchief. Their stories were moving and beautifully developed. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The life and artistry of the demanding and celebrated George Balanchine is explored in this documentary. Clips of some of the dances he choreographed are featured, along with interviews with six of his faithful ballerinas who have danced with Balanchine at various points in his long career. The dancers share a fundamental respect for the legendary Mr. B., and provide insights into the man who revolutionized ballet and established a uniquely American form of one of the most elegant arts.
Director
Anne Belle, Deborah Dickson
Producer
Anne Belle
Production Co
Thirteen / WNET, Seahorse Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 14, 2008
Runtime
1h 26m