American Ballet Theatre in the Rehearsal Studio
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 2m 17s
Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.
Step inside the rehearsal studios as American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides principal dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.
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American Ballet Theatre in the Rehearsal Studio
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 2m 17s
Step inside the rehearsal studios as American Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides principal dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.
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American Ballet Theatre: A History
Preview: 5/15/2015 | 3m 31s | Ric Burns’ documentary on the rich, 75-year history of the preeminent ballet company. (3m 31s)
The Choreographers of American Ballet Theatre
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 2m 1s | The company was unique since its founding for not being devoted to one choreographer. (2m 1s)
Dancer Julie Kent on Beauty and Humanity
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 1m 58s | Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre speaks about beauty and humanity in dance. (1m 58s)
How Ballet Dancers Partner and Rehearse
Clip: 5/15/2015 | American Ballet Theatre dancers Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes talk about partnering.
The Language of Ballet: French and Fit for a King
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 2m 41s | The language of the ballet is in French; it all began in France with King Louis XIV. (2m 41s)
Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 1m 16s | Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001. (1m 16s)
Ric Burns: Filmmaker Interview on American Ballet Theatre
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 10m 3s | Director Ric Burns describes the art and technology of capturing dance on film. (10m 3s)
Clip: 5/15/2015 | 2m 55s | Daniil Simkin of American Ballet Theatre and former dancer Susan Jaffe address perfection. (2m 55s)
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