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202475 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(37 ratings)• TMDB

Performance Arts

Ballet 422

202475 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(37 ratings)• TMDB

Justin Peck, choreographer for the New York City Ballet, creates the company’s 422nd original ballet in a 75-minute film directed by Jody Lee Lipes.

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Jody Lee Lipes,

Anna Rose Holmer

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Justin Peck, choreographer for the New York City Ballet, creates the company’s 422nd original ballet in a 75-minute film directed by Jody Lee Lipes.

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Anna Rose Holmer

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Justin Peck, the choreographer for the New York City Ballet, leads a dedicated team in the creation of the company’s 422nd original ballet. Directed by Jody Lee Lipes, Ballet 422 captures the artistic process from initial concept to the premiere performance. The film documents the intricate choreography and the collaboration among dancers and production staff, revealing the challenges faced in bringing a ballet to life in the United States. The runtime is 75 minutes.

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