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Professional Ballerina Reviews Ballet Scenes, from ‘Black Swan’ to ‘Billy Elliot’ | Vanity Fair

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6 years ago

July 20, 2020

Julie Kent, former ballet dancer turned Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, reviews iconic ballet scenes from films including ‘Black Swan,’ ‘Mao’s Last Dancer,’ ‘The Game Plan,’ ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,’ ‘The Red Shoes,’ ‘The Turning Point,’ ‘Billy Elliot,’ ‘Center Stage,’ ‘Save the Last Dance,’ ‘The White Crow’ and ‘White Nights.’

Julie Kent is the Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, one of America’s top ballet companies, and is one of the most globally acclaimed and celebrated ballerinas. As TWB’s artistic director, her vision is to continue to elevate the prominence of the ballet company of the nation’s capital though growth in artists, repertoire, and ballet education. http://washingtonballet.org

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Professional Ballerina Reviews Ballet Scenes, from ‘Black Swan’ to ‘Billy Elliot’ | Vanity Fair

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July 20, 2020 at 5:01 pm

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July 20, 2020 at 5:03 pm

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July 20, 2020 at 5:04 pm

Omg I wrote a paper on this film and the dots are connecting ???? when u said you helped with research for black swan I was like ????????I read about that????????

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July 20, 2020 at 5:11 pm

I was hoping she would have covered Flesh and Bone.

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July 20, 2020 at 5:16 pm

Was she the lady in the movie Center Stage because she looks just like her

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  July 20, 2020 at 5:17 pm
  
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  July 20, 2020 at 7:01 pm
  
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July 20, 2020 at 5:21 pm

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July 20, 2020 at 5:32 pm

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July 20, 2020 at 6:08 pm

Something about the voice echo due to the lack of dampeners and the lack of a good mic, makes this a bit difficult to watch for some reason. I’m pretty sure I’ve just been spoiled by tech advancements over the years I dunno. Great video though, I’ve learned a lot on the topic. It’s a truly great art form.

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July 20, 2020 at 6:34 pm

I just finished and oh my god I love her! What an awesome life she has lived, she knew just about every single person involved in every single film here haha.

I think this is a fascinating view into that world, loved it! And I also heavily relate to her excitement about The Rock, absolute legend!

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Ashley L.

July 20, 2020 at 6:39 pm

She is so well spoken! Love this! And so happy they did The Red Shoes ❤️ love. That. Movie. Anyone who watches Black Swan needs to watch that

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Renee Doucette

July 20, 2020 at 6:42 pm

This is the ballet scene review video I have been waiting for!

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July 20, 2020 at 6:54 pm

So interesting!

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July 20, 2020 at 7:06 pm

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July 20, 2020 at 7:11 pm

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Inside WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Louis Vuitton Bag | In the Bag | Vogue

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16 hours ago

March 24, 2026

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