Deals with the creation of a ballet. The basic positions, movements and steps are demonstrated. The dancers’ steps are explained by Robert Helpmann, famous ballet dancer and choreographer. The film ends with the presentation of a new ballet to show how the arts of dancing, music and painting join together in its creation. Featured dancers include Alexander Grant (New Zealand), Elaine Fifield, Gordon Hamilton (Australia), Gerd Larsen, Peter Wright (United Kingdom), with Joan Harris (United Kingdom) as Ballet Mistress. Narrated by Robert Helpmann.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010242
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and dance
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Movement, Aesthetics of
Crafts & Visual Arts → Performance art
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Arts - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Movement, Aesthetics of
Music & Performing Arts → Art and dance
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing
Music & Performing Arts → Movement, Aesthetics of
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)