Reference & Special Interest

A documentary directed by Ric Burns on the origins and history of the 75 years of the American Ballet Theater.

This narrated 30 min. ballet is a delightful intro to both the story, the music of Prokofiev, and ballet.

Russia's famed troupe is trained in classical ballet, folk dancing and acrobatics.

The Royal Ballet with choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, and score by Joby Talbot.

Discover the history of this world mecca for dance artists and their audiences. Narrated by Bill Jones.

When Jewish and Palestinian grade schoolers meet in a ballroom dance class in Jaffa, Israel, sparks fly. Pierre Dulaine is challenged to teach not just dance but the arts of communication and teamwork.

250 kids from 25 nations come together to rehearse and dance Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring in a concert with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Witness both epic ballets recreated by The Marinsky Balllet.

A charming one-act ballet interpretation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn and staged by Anthony Dowell with the American Ballet Theater.

Music has the power to overcome fear, prejudice, animosity and build understanding through a common artful purpose. Upper elementary children in NYC and Jaffa learn to dance TOGETHER, and enjoy it and each other.

Bolshoi Ballets and the story of the ballet Petrushka illus. by John Collier.

An Introduction to the Powwow, a colorful, authentic intro to native American music.

Based on Prokofiev's ballet, performed by the Berlin Comic Opera Ballet. 31 min.

Ballet, mime, acrobatics and theater combine with magnificent sets combine with music by Viktor Kalabis for Lewsi Carroll's classic story.

Twelve Tales from The Classic Ballets retold with a visual feast of illustrations by Jane Rosenberg.

Two charming ballets for children!  Prokofiev's Peter & the Wolf choreographed by Matthew Hart and  L'Enfant by Jiri Kylian to music of Ravel.

Filmed outdoors, this magical ballet, danced by the State Ballet of Oregon, will capture the imagination of any child.

A dazzling production featuring ice dancing, ballet, and synchronized underwater swimming. 

The Royal Ballet brings Beatrix Potter's lovable animal tales to life with choregraphy by Frederick Ashton. 

Magical choreography by Lev Ivanov with the expressive music of Tchaikovsky creates a fantastical atmosphere. Bonus features and booklet.