Type: Ballet
Company: The National Ballet of Canada
Lead Dancers: Greta Hodgkinson, Aleksandar Antonijevic
Choreographer: James Kudelka
Location: The Four Seasons Centre, Toronto
Year: 2003
Designed specifically for the screen, this version of the famous ballet was choreographed by James Kudelka who bridges the worlds of classical and contemporary ballet with emotional intelligence, and narrative depth. The stylized visual effects deepen the fairy-tale atmosphere and enhance the story without overshadowing the choreography. This cinematic reimagining of Stravinsky’s ballet, stars Greta Hodgkinson who enjoyed a 30-year career as Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada.