She plays the young ballerina and dances the lead in "The Red Shoes" ballet, based on the Hans Anderson tale, and carries off both with more talent and wile than has been seen in a long while.

Under the authoritarian rule of charismatic ballet impressario Boris Lermontov, his proteges realize the full promise of their ... composer of "The Red Shoes," the ballet Lermontov is staging ...

"This movie has been such a cultural touchstone for many people in the dance field," explained Jacob’s Pillow Director of ...