Steps of the Ballet (1948)

Robert Helpmann explains, and dancers from the Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells troupes demonstrate, basic steps and movements of the dance as a new ballet is rehearsed and performed.

Director:

Muir Mathieson

Stars:

Michael Bolton, Elaine Fifield, Alexander Grant

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Bolton	...	Himself - Dancer
Elaine Fifield	...	Herself - Dancer
Alexander Grant	...	Himself - Dancer
Gordon Hamilton	...	Himself - Dancer
Robert Helpmann	...	Himself - Presenter
Gerd Larsen	...	Herself - Dancer

Storyline

Robert Helpmann explains, and dancers from the Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells troupes demonstrate, basic steps and movements of the dance as a new ballet is rehearsed and performed.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | ballet | backstage

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Music

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 1955 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Council, Crown Film Unit

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some members of the crew (the set designer, composer, and choreographer, for example) appear on camera discussing or performing their jobs.

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Crazy Credits

Robert Helpmann's on-screen credit is "Explained by."

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