This fascinating footage of many of the companies greatest dancers draws on five years research in Russias film archives.

Enjoy the subtle beauty that is the Bolshoi, one of the world's most famous touring Ballet companies, which features performances by: Natalya Bessmertnova, Ekaterina Geltzer, Vladimir Vasiliev and Maris Liepa.

Extracts from: Les Sylphides, Moment Musical, Moszkowski Waltz, Swan Lake, Ribbon Dance, Boston Waltz, The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, laurencia, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Shuraleh Elude and many more.