Captures the Ballet Russe from its beginnings in Monte Carlo through its tour of Great Britain (1933) and later of Australia in 1936. The commentator, Wilfrid Thomas, discusses the impact of the Australian tour for the development of dance in Australia. Included are scenes from rehearsals of the Australian Ballet Company.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000434
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Dupain, Max, 1911-1992
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet companies
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet companies - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets Russes
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets Russes - History
Music & Performing Arts → Dance companies
People → Dupain, Max, 1911-1992
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)