The legendary Violette Verdy, who excelled as a Balanchine ballerina, has distinguished herself as a coach to leading dancers in major international companies.
This documentary focuses on Verdy’s work with students at the Chautauqua School of Dance. The School’s Co-Directors, Jean- Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, former colleagues of Verdy at the New York City Ballet, discuss her work with the students. They and Verdy are also seen performing in rare performance footage.
