# Footnotes—The Classics of Ballet with Frank Augustyn, Vol. 6

Footnotes — The Classics of Ballet with Frank Augustyn, Vol 6 The Male Dancer and Gala Excerpts Host: Frank Augustyn Directed by Derek Diorio (Kultur) Running Time: 60 Minutes Footnotes—The Classics of Ballet with Frank Augustyn, Volume 6 This unique series examines the greatest ballets of all time. Conceived and hosted by internationally-renowned artist Frank Augustyn, each show focuses on a different aspect of ballet. This original series sheds new light on the classics by examining them from the point-of-view of some of the greatest ballet stars from around the world. Told with lighthearted humor and unusual honesty by those who know them best, the essence of these timeless tales is uncovered, and we understand why they have endured and captured people’s imaginations for centuries. Footnotes—The Classics of Ballet not only features interviews with the greatest stars, but also features famous film footage of the greatest classic performances. The Male Dancer This program examines the development, importance, and changes in the role of the male dancer through the history of ballet with a special focus on Nijinsky and Nureyev. Featuring Selected Performance Clips: Various Interviews with: Fernando Bujones, Anthony Dowell, Cynthia Gregory, Evelyn Hart, Charles Kirby, Bruce Marks, Kevin McKenzie, Irek Mukhamedov, Antoinette Sibley, Edward Villella Other Interviewees: William Littler Gala Excerpts There are many famous short ballets which have become standards in the circuit…

- Kind: Documentary
- By: Sound Venture Productions Ottawa Limited & Frank Augustyn Productions, Inc.
- Genres: Documentary
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/footnotes-vol-6)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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