One of the greatest ballet dancers of his generation, Rudolph Nureyev is at the height of his powers in this intimate 1972 documentary portrait, which offers an unprecedented look at the training and dedication behind his electrifying art. Providing a unique glimpse into Nureyev's personality, preparation and technique, I AM A DANCER includes excerpts from his performances in the classical ballets La Sylphide with Carla Fracci, and The Sleeping Beauty with Lynn Seymour; in addition to sequences from the modern ballet Field Figures with Deanne Bergsma, and Frederick Ashton's Marguerite and Armand with his long-time partner Margot Fonteyn.
BONUS FEATURES
- Terese Capucilli (Juilliard, Martha Graham) on Nureyev and Fonteyn
- Skylar Brandt (American Ballet Theatre) on I Am a Dancer
- 16-page booklet with new essay by arts critic Kenji Fujishima
My Thoughts
Dance is an amazing artform where the dancer is able to create a masterpiece using only their bodies. This documentary delves into the art of dance like never before. Focusing on the life of Rudolph Nureyev, you get to see what its like for a professional dancers to go through training and all the work involved. The amount of dedication it takes to succeed in this career is astounding. You also get some peeks at some amazing performances including La Sylphide and The Sleeping Beauty.
This is an amazing blu-ray that gave me a new appreciation for the art of dance. If you want to grab a copy of this awesome documentary for yourself, you can grab find it now in stores nationwide.
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