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| ACTORS: | George Balanchine |
| CATEGORY: | Video |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 01 January, 1989 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Wea/Atlantic/Nonesuch |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Color, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Performing Arts - Ballet/Dance |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 085364018731 |
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Customer Reviews of Dancing For Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas
Cute, but small on substance While this video gives a great account of Balanchine and the persona of the dancers who he was particularly attracted to, it fails to deliver much in the way of substantial information. Balanchine is continually underrepresented in academic study. If you're looking for something a little more meaty, try Robert Garis' book "Following Balanchine". This video is a fun watch though. The woman with the flower is something to behold!
A video I treasure
I value this video so much and have watched it countless times. I love hearing about the development and early years of the New York City Ballet from the dancers who were there and helped make it possible, Mary Ellen Moylan, Maria Tallchief, Melissa Hayden and Allegra Kent.
As they describe these early years and their own development as dancers there are stiils and some footage of usually poor quality- which is why their recorded memories are that much more valuable.Filming images then wasn't as easy as it is today!But their memories of the excitement they felt dancing and working with Balanchine are strong. So strong that a couple of times Allegra Kent slips and speaks in the present tense."Exciting" and "Exhilarating" are two words they all use at some point to describe their experiences.
There are also interviews with Merill Ashley and Darci Kistler- the latter being the youngest dancer made principal in the history of the NYCB.In part, I would think because as she says, "Balanchine said to me, 'You know, I don't have much time.'" Notably missing is Suzanne Farrell, arguably Balanchine's greatest muse. But the dancer's who speak of her are honest and diplomatic in describing her presence in the company and how it effected them.And there is included a short clip from Apollo showing Ms. Farrell with Peter Martins.
If you are a fan of ballet and of Balanchine's work, I really believe this is a "must have".
Good video
This was good for its in-depth interviews with the women who danced for Balanchine (Maria Tallchief, etc). For someone looking for more studio footage, however, this may not be the video for you. While certainly interesting, it is interview- heavy.