Rudolf Nureyev. Island of His Dreams

Lift shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young homeless and home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City and the mentor that inspires them.

Runtime

1h 25m

Cast

Steven Melendez, Diana Byer, Victor Abreu

Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing...

Runtime

1h 38m

Director

Roberto Salinas

Cast

Alexis Francisco Valdes Martinez, Yelenia Riveron Gomez, Alexis Valdes Quer

Bertolt Brecht asked whether there would be singing in the dark times. In the throes of war, the United Ukrainian Ballet Company defiantly insists there will be dancing, too. Far from the land they call home, young dancers take quiet comfort from art. For a while, their work feels like the old days, except there is a new troupe member:...

Runtime

1h 15m

Director

Miriam Guttmann

Choreographed by Frederick Ashton in honor of William Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this magical production -- based on the Bard's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- features Felix Mendelssohn's famed score and sublime sets that add to the charm. Ethan Stiefel delivers an impressive performance as the lordly Oberon, Alessandra Ferri s...

Runtime

55m

Cast

Pierce Brosnan, Ethan Stiefel, Alessandra Ferri

A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.

Runtime

1h 30m

Director

Bess Kargman

Cast

Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora