Danceworks

With intimate, behind-the-stage access, these short films explore the creative process of extraordinary dancers and choreographers as they rehearse new work and performances.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Recommendations Similar

Created By
Status	Ended
Original Name	Danceworks
First Air Date	May 8, 2018
Last Air Date	May 8, 2018
Seasons	1
Episodes	1
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies
Networks	BBC Four

S01E01

The Dying Swan

Former Royal Ballet principal, 43-year-old Zenaida Yanowsky, plans to overcome knee surgery and fight her body back to fitness so as to perform a swansong, one of ballet's best-known of solos, The Dying Swan. For Zenaida, this is one of her last public performances before drawing the curtains on an acclaimed classical ballet career. The film also features an encounter between Zenaida and current Royal Ballet rising star principal dancer, the Russian-born-and-trained Natalia Osipova.

View Episodes