This video is a delightful selection of extracts from some of the world's best known ballets. In a short introduction to each piece, Maina Gielgud sets the ballet in its historical context, and explains the story which is being told in dance. These wonderful pieces showcase the splendid talents of The Australian Ballet's artists, whilst displaying the wide variety of style and emotion which is possible within the classical technique. The video provides a perfect introduction to the enchanting world of classical ballet. The ballets included are:
- Giselle
- Coppelia
- Swan Lake
- The Sleeping Beauty
- Spartacus
- Songs of a Wayfarer
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