A film by Connie Hochman
A film by Connie Hochman
“In mathematics, there was Newton; in psychology, there was Freud; and in American ballet, George Balanchine was a foundational genius.”
"Finally, the ballet movie everyone’s been waiting for without really knowing it."
“Beautifully done. A feast for the eyes and ears. I couldn’t recommend it more highly. And if you’re not interested in dance, all the more reason to watch In Balanchine’s Classroom.”
CRITIC'S PICK: "Teaching the ineffable, Former ballet dancers grasp at words to describe the genius of George Balanchine"
"A dance master’s teachings live on through his students In Balanchine’s Classroom."
“Enthralling and heartbreaking… In Balanchine’s Classroom is a call to action”
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George Balanchine
Father of American ballet
One of the greatest choreographers of all time
Opens the door to his private studio where he created the dancers and the dancing that revolutionized the art of ballet
is based on 100 interviews with dancers and others who worked with George Balanchine over the course of five decades.
The IBC Digital Archive will ensure that these interviews live on.
