Violette & Mr. B (vaimusic.com)

http://vaimusic.com/VIDEO/DVD_4444_VioletteMrB.htm
Violette coaches Isabelle Guerin in "Dances at a Gathering" (1969; Robbins/Chopin)
From: VAI DVD 4444 Violette & Mr. B.
A Film by Dominque Delouche (2001)
Violette Verdy, best remembered for her years as one of George Balanchines prima ballerinas at the New York City Ballet, has, in her retirement from the stage, been deeply involved in the training of young dancers. In this fascinating film, Ms. Verdy is shown coaching principal and guest artists at the Paris Opera Ballet in works of Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Her deep respect for the material and her supportive work with her dancers define the qualities of a great teacher. Among the stars appearing in the program are Elisabeth Maurin, Isabelle Guerin, Elisabeth Platel, Margaret Illmann, and Vladimir Malakhov. Also with the participation of Roland Petit.
Color, approx. 75 min., All regions.
TO PURCHASE THE COMPLETE DVD, PLEASE VISIT www.vaimusic.com OR CALL TOLL-FREE IN THE US 1(800)477-7146 (OUTSIDE OF THE US, CALL 914-769-3691).

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Ballet
• Violette
• Verdy
• Jerome
• Robbins
• Dominique
• Delouche
• Ballerina
• Elisabeth
• Maurin
• Isabelle
• Guerin
• Platel
• Margaret
• Illmann
• Roland
• Petit
• Vladimir
• Malakhov
• Video
• Artists
• International
• vai
• vaimusic

[deritpeehs]

i have had the privilege of watching violette in class teaching and she really is musical and one can learn so much from her way of expressing the exercises and her wonderful energy.

[rwdust]

thank you. Verdy is so generous in her comments - and what a sense of humor.

[ludepei]

I saw this film in the basement of Centre Pompidou, I believe in 2002 and not since. I sat and cried with joy through the whole thing. I couldn't believe I was in Paris and seeing Violette Verdy coach French dancers in Balanchine and Robbins. I really thought I died and went to heaven.

[pelegrino791]

ISABELLE GUERIN ! La plus divine des divines !!

[colts32315]

Could you please put up some of the old video of Violette dancing?

[dotsymae]

Thank goodness you have this to show the world what it is like to be in a room with wonderful Violette! She is a class act plus has the best sense of humor onstage AND at home! I love you will remember you always!

[neodancer]

Violette brings such joy to the studio. I love this. I'll definitely buy this DVD!

[debhig]

I smiled all the way through this. Violette's the best. Her details in coaching were just right and so artistic. What a delightful, talented and precious woman. I remember her dancing very well. When she performed with us in SFB, we all tried to copy her musicality and charismatic stage presence....they don't get better than Violette. Blessings, dear Violette...a long healthy life to you. Keep touching dancers with your grace and artistry.

[jamesacleary]

i love violette verdy!!!

[katerinavander]

Fascinating and priceless - and it does make me want to buy the complete video!