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World's Young Ballet

January 1, 1969 1h 11m

Originally released in 1969. World's Young Ballet is a documentary film. directed by Arkadi Tsineman. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Agnes de Mille, and Maya Plisetskaya

Synopsis

In 1969, the Moscow International Competition of Ballet Artists played host to some of the dance world's most legendary names. Twenty-one-year-old Mikhail Baryshnikov performs "La Bayadere" and a solo from Leonid Jakobson's "Vestris," while Ludmila Semenyaka dances a scene from "Giselle" and a modern jazz piece. Judging the competition are dance notables Agnes DeMille and Alicia Alonso and composer Aram Khachaturian.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1969 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World's Young Ballet about?

In 1969, the Moscow International Competition of Ballet Artists played host to some of the dance world's most legendary names. Twenty-one-year-old Mikhail Baryshnikov performs "La Bayadere" and a s...

Who directed World's Young Ballet?

World's Young Ballet was directed by Arkadi Tsineman.

How long is World's Young Ballet?

World's Young Ballet has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was World's Young Ballet released?

World's Young Ballet was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in World's Young Ballet?

The main cast of World's Young Ballet includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Agnes de Mille, Maya Plisetskaya.