Baryshnikov: The Dancer and the Dance [VHS]

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VHS Movie Reviews of Baryshnikov: The Dancer and the Dance [VHS]

Movie Review: Baryshnikov - a Legend
Summary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: A real treasure - not to be missed!
Summary: 5 Stars

From the back of the box: "Filmed in 1983 by London Weekend Television, the tape opens with Baryshnikov performing a virtuoso solo from his commissioned ballet "Configurations" choreographed by Choo San Goh to the music of Samuel Barber. We see that same solo two more times -- in rehearsal with the choreographer and again within the context of the ballet filmed at its premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music. ... "It's a dense tape, not only revealing the many sides of Baryshnikov, but also the secrets of success for any artist. There are moments of reflection on his early training in Russia and stunning excerpts are shown from "Corsaire" and other Baryshnikov performances. ... At the peak of his form, Baryshnikov, as Antoinette Sibley from the Royal Ballet says, "uses the air the way most of us use the ground. ... Includes the complete ballet "Configurations," featuring the American Ballet Theatre with Marianna Tcherkassky."

Ballet & Dance Video

• Genres > Musicals & Performing Arts