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BALLETS RUSSES – Review by Marilyn Ferdinand

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Marilyn Ferdinand (Archived Contributor) ballets russes, Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine, documentaries, George Balanchine, ovid, Serge Diaghilev

Although it was developed during the Italian Renaissance of the 15th century, ballet found its footing worldwide during the 20th century starting when the Ballets Russes premiered its first piece. Ballets Russes provides incredible detail and context to the historical dance footage that is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, not to mention wonderful interviews with so many iconic members of the company over the years. Many thanks to directors Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine for creating this invaluable record of an invaluable cultural organization.

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IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM – Review by Susan Granger

September 27, 2021October 2, 2021 Susan Granger Christine Redpath, Connie Hochman, documentaries, George Balanchine, In Balanchine’s Classroom, Jerome Robbins, School of American Ballet.

When Connie Hochman was a youngster, she took classes at the School of American Ballet, where George Balanchine reigned supreme.

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IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM – Review by Carol Cling

September 9, 2021September 11, 2021 Carol Cling Christine Redpath, Connie Hochman, documentaries, George Balanchine, In Balanchine’s Classroom, Jerome Robbins, School of American Ballet.

Nobody lives forever. But they can live on, through the work they leave behind — and the people dedicated to continuing the quest. That’s certainly the case with legendary choreographer George Balanchine, whose life and legacy inspire Connie Hochman’s documentary In Balanchine’s Classroom.