Spotlight On Australian Ballet
Synopsis
This film reveals the roots of ballet in Australia and the story of the overseas dancers who brought their art to Australia. This encouraged the rise of local dancers who proved themselves adept in the classic ballets of Russia, France and Great Britain. It traces the birth of Australian choreography, decor and mounting with Australian dancers shown performing an Australian musical composition with Australian themes. Influential figures such as Edouard Borovansky, Tchinarova and Margot Stevenson are featured as well as the Borovansky Ballet, the Ballet Guild and the Bodenwieser Modern Expressive Ballet.
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- Director
- Doc K. Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Doc K. Sternberg
- Original Title
- Spotlight On Australian Ballet
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doc K. Sternberg
Doc K. Sternberg
John William Trerise
Doc K. Sternberg
Department Leadership Roster
Doc K. Sternberg
Writer
John William Trerise
Director of Photography
Doc K. Sternberg
Editor
Doc K. Sternberg
Director
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What is Spotlight On Australian Ballet about?
This film reveals the roots of ballet in Australia and the story of the overseas dancers who brought their art to Australia. This encouraged the rise of local dancers who proved themselves adept in the classic ballets of Russia, France and Great Britain. It traces the birth of Australian choreography, decor and mounting with Australian dancers shown performing an Australian musical composition with Australian themes. Influential figures such as Edouard Borovansky, Tchinarova and Margot Stevenson are featured as well as the Borovansky Ballet, the Ballet Guild and the Bodenwieser Modern Expressive Ballet.
Who directed Spotlight On Australian Ballet?
Spotlight On Australian Ballet was directed by Doc K. Sternberg.
Who stars in Spotlight On Australian Ballet?
The principal cast of Spotlight On Australian Ballet includes John Bushelle.
When was Spotlight On Australian Ballet released and how long is it?
Spotlight On Australian Ballet was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 48m.