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An American Ballet Story
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An American Ballet Story

2022-06-12 · 94 min · Not rated

Documentary

In 1964, the Joffrey Ballet company splits over a struggle for artistic control and the HARKNESS BALLET is born, revolutionizing the way dance is taught and performed forever. And then it disappeared.

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Leslie Streit
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Cheryl AleSelf

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