
An American Ballet Story
Overview
In 1964, the Joffrey Ballet company splits over a struggle for artistic control and the HARKNESS BALLET is born, revolutionizing the way dance is taught and performed forever. And then it disappeared.
Top Cast
Cheryl Ale
Self
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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