Ballet Coffret features three significant ballet performances ranging from The Firebird to The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. David Levene documented the National Ballet of Japan's dedication and training over three days in Tokyo, focusing on principal dancer Yui Yonezawa's preparation for the production. The journey to becoming a principal ballerina is compared to sports, where early potential can lead to various outcomes. The New National Theatre Ballet School trains aspiring dancers from foundational classes to complex performances, emphasizing the commitment needed to master ballet techniques.
David Levene captures the dedication, strength, and skill required for a world-class ballet production in his observation of the National Ballet of Japan over three days.
The odds of becoming a principal ballerina are akin to those of representing a country in sports, with potential early on but varying outcomes.
Yui Yonezawa shared her journey, noting that despite starting ballet at three, she was not initially a natural but gradually improved with perseverance.
Daily classes at the New National Theatre Ballet School begin with careful warm-ups that lead to breathtaking performances, showcasing the rigorous training of dancers.
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