In Balanchine's Classroom (2021)
89 min
IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM takes us back to the glory years of George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet through the remembrances of his former dancers and their quest to fulfill the vision of a genius. Opening the door to his studio, Balanchine’s private laboratory, they reveal new facets of the groundbreaking choreographer: taskmaster, mad scientist, and spiritual teacher. Today, as his former dancers teach a new generation, questions arise: what was the secret of his teaching? Can it be replicated? Filled with never before seen archival footage of Balanchine at work during rehearsals, classes, and in preparation for his most seminal works, along with interviews with many of his adored and adoring dancers and those who try to carry on his legacy today, this is Balanchine as you have never seen him, and a film for anyone who loves ballet and the creative process.
- Release date
- September 17, 2021
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Cast
- Merrill Ashley as Self
- Jacques d'Amboise as Self
- Gloria Govrin as Self
- Tiler Peck as Self
- Unity Phelan as Self
- Calvin Royal III as Self
- Suki Schorer as Self
- Edward Villella as Self
- Heather Watts as Self
Crew
- George Balanchine · Archive footage
- Connie Hochman · Director
- Connie Hochman · Producer
- Chris Hajian · Composer
- Tom Hurwitz · Cinematographer
- Don Lenzer · Cinematographer
- Martin Morales · Cinematographer
- Anne Fratto · Editor
- Patrick Gambuti Jr. · Editor