Ballet Now (2018)

About Ballet Now

Ballet Now is an 2018 dance documentary film directed by Steven Cantor and produced by Elisabeth Moss. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of ballet, focusing particularly on the prestigious Ballet Now event held at the Los Angeles Music Center. The movie exceptionally spotlights Tiler Peck, the first ever woman to be asked to curate the event.

Making / Production

The production of Ballet Now offered an intimate look into the world of ballet, with a special focus on understanding the intricacies and challenges of creating a ballet. Director Steven Cantor was particularly interested in showing how an organized chaos of creativity could transform into a beautiful, poignant performance. The tight 5-day timetable also added a level of spontaneity and urgency to the rehearsal footage that translated well on screen.

Actors

• Tiler Peck - As herself, Tiler delivered a remarkable and inspiring performance that perfectly captured the pressure of creating a ballet in a short time frame.
• Billez Zollar - Appearing as himself, Bill T. Jones brought depth and complexity to the documentary with his innovative choreography and groundbreaking approach to dance.
• Robbie Fairchild - Robbie, casted as himself, brought ballet to life with his spectacular execution of choreography and strong on-screen presence.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Tiler Peck was the first woman ever asked to curate the Ballet Now event.
• The filming occurred over a tense and tight five-day timetable.

Awards

As of now, the film has not won any notable awards.

Quotes

• "The person who really risks is free." - Tiler Peck
• "It's not about perfection, it's about the moment." - Tiler Peck
• "Dancing is speaking in a language that everyone can understand." - Robbie Fairchild

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of Ballet Now beautifully complemented the performances, with a harmonious blend of traditional ballet music and contemporary tunes.