Extras

American Masters

American Ballet Theatre: A History

Preview: 05/15/2015 | 3m 31s

Ric Burns’ documentary on the rich, 75-year history of the preeminent ballet company.

American Masters

American Ballet Theatre in the Rehearsal Studio

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 2m 17s

Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie guides dancers Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel in a duet.

American Masters

The Choreographers of American Ballet Theatre

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 2m 1s

The company was unique since its founding for not being devoted to one choreographer.

American Masters

Dancer Julie Kent on Beauty and Humanity

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 1m 58s

Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre speaks about beauty and humanity in dance.

American Masters

How Ballet Dancers Partner and Rehearse

Clip: 05/15/2015

American Ballet Theatre dancers Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes talk about partnering.

American Masters

The Language of Ballet: French and Fit for a King

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 2m 41s

The language of the ballet is in French; it all began in France with King Louis XIV.

American Masters

Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 1m 16s

Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001.

American Masters

Ric Burns: Filmmaker Interview on American Ballet Theatre

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 10m 3s

Director Ric Burns describes the art and technology of capturing dance on film.

American Masters

Seeking Perfection in Ballet

Clip: 05/15/2015 | 2m 55s

Daniil Simkin of American Ballet Theatre and former dancer Susan Jaffe address perfection.