March 31 - April 2, 2013
Ballet's Greatest Hits
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Company: Youth America Grand Prix
Venue: Clearview- Chelsea Cinemas 9 & Big Cinemas Manhattan
Location: New York, NY
Youth America Grand Prix is proud to present its latest and its most ambitious project to date. “Ballet’s Greatest Hits†is a filmed Gala evening showcasing six of the most beloved classical ballets: Don Quixote, Flames of Paris, Giselle, La Bayadère, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. Hosted by “American Idol†and “So You Think You Can Dance†Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, “Ballet’s Greatest Hits†presents an all-star cast from the world’s leading dance companies. For added insight into the history and meaning of classical ballet, the film offers exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, rare archival materials, and exclusive interviews with choreographers, film producers, critics and luminaries of the dance world, such as Alexei Ratmansky, Benjamin Millepied, Edward Villella, and many others. The live performances were filmed by five-time Emmy Award winner, Clemente D’Alessio at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida.
Youth America Grand Prix
260 W 23rd Street 239 E 59th St
New York, NY, 10011
Schedule
March 31, 2013: 11:00am
April 2, 2013: 11:00am