Ballerina

Ballerina

2009

NR

80 minutes

Filmmaker Bertrand Normand's fascinating documentary profiles five outstanding Russian ballerinas from the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre (the renamed Kirov Ballet), following them from grueling rehearsals to flawless performances around the globe. Dancers in the spotlight include gifted 18-year-old Alina Somova, the newest Mariinsky ballerina, along with Svetlana Zakharova, Evguenya Obraztsova, Diana Vishneva and Uliana Lopatkina.

Director:Bertrand Normand

You can stream or order this through Netflix or purchase it through First Run Features

I plan to watch this several times there is much to contemplate...