In Balanchines Classroom (2021)

IN BALANCHINES CLASSROOM takes us back to the glory years of George Balanchines 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 Balanchines 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