American Masters Season 28 Episode 5 - Tanaquil Le Clercq: Afternoon of a Faun

Airdate: 2014-Jun-20

Episode summary:

Tanaquil Le Clercq (1929–2000) was a star ballerina with the New York City Ballet who greatly influenced choreographers George Balanchine (her husband) and Jerome Robbins (her friend). Filmmaker Nancy Buirski spotlights Le Clercq's ballet career, influence on dance, and her struggle with polio, which paralyzed her at the height of her fame.

About American Masters series:

“American Masters” is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our m...Show more >