Ballet

This feature-length documentary goes behind the scenes at the National Ballet of Canada to witness the seemingly magical process of creating a major ballet production. This film captures the drama within the drama - the making of the Actress.

Michael Fokine took the timeless music of Frederic Chopin and created Chopiniana (later renamed "Les Sylphides"), which celebrates the lyrical and poetic qualities of Romantic Ballet Blanc to express the sublime nature of dance.

This 1976 live performance showcases the incredible Mikhail Baryshnikov, at the peak of his talents, shortly after arriving in the West.

The 28 dancers of the Geneva Grand Theatre Ballet create a special full-length show to the vibrant rhythms of the Tango. Over 20 scene selections, instant access to Tango styles, terms, origins, bonus music, more.

Paris Opera Ballet Master and choreographer Part, Patrice plunges into the Opera's past and brings Degas' famous statuette to life. From the rehearsal rooms to the Cabaret du Chat Noir, the ballet conjures up a colourful era and the lively backstage world

SINFONIETTACzech-born Kyli?n was inspired by the beautiful music of his compatriot, Jan?'ek, to create this fluid, spacious, romantic ballet which has become a milestone in contemporary choreography. The forceful fanfares of Jan?'ek's music are matched b

Splendid rendition of Tchaikovsky's magical ballet, performed by the Pacific Northwest Ballet Company and using designs by famed children's author Maurice Sendak that evoke the spirit of Hoffman's original fable. Unforgettable family adventure that's fun...

Originally released in 2000.

Three months later Kammerballett opened, for eight dancers of the main troupe, and with seemingly ill-matched piano music. This chamber ballet" is in line with Compositie, which was created one year before, inspired by Mondriaan's work.

Arthaus presents one of the most fascinating choreographies to have emerged from Russia during the last decades: Yuri Grigorovich's original ballet dramatizing Ivan the Terrible's reign as Czar of Russia. Choreographed to Sergei Prokofiev's score for Eise

One of the most exciting choreographers on the modern dance scene today, van Manen, Hans's work is characterised by a supreme musicality and striking versatility. The ballets in this double bill, recorded under studio conditions at the...

Tchaikovsky's wondrous score brings life to the classic holiday story of a young girl's toy-filled Christmas dreamland. The dazzling spectacle is performed magnificently by the Kiev Ballet Company. 2009/color/94 min/NR/fullscreen.