Ballet in Film

Journey through ballet history with these four documentaries recommended by our studios artistic director and RAD mentor, Azure.

Children of Theatre Street

M | A 1977 documentary film about the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

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Ballet Russes

PG | A 2005 history of the Ballet Russes, and their global spread of ballet as an art form during the 20th century

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First Position

G | A 2011 documentary following six young ballet students preparing for the Youth America Grand Prix

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Wendy Whelan: Restless Creature

M | A 2016 film following prima ballerina Wendy Whelan as she prepares to leave New York City Ballet after three decades

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