Offering a rare backstage look at the man called "the greatest living choreographer," director Paul Diamond's Academy Award-nominated documentary follows Taylor and his eponymous dance company through rehearsals to the debut of his composition "Piazzolla Caldera." See how this alumnus of the Martha Graham troupe drives himself and his dancers in his pursuit of artistic excellence. 98 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo; biographies; more.

An exquisite program of solos and passes de deux rendered by Nina Timofeyeva and Mikhail Lavrosky. See the works of such giants as Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Adam, and Albinoni stunningly set to dance, including excerpts from "The Dying Swan," "Porgy & Bess," and more. Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; bonus footage.

World-renowned for their stunning performances, the masterful dance of the Bolshoi Ballet is celebrated in this trilogy of classic recitals. Includes "Romeo and Juliet" (1976) and "Giselle" (1974) starring Natalia Bessmertnova and Mikhail Lavrovsky; and "The Nutcracker" (1978) with Vladimir Vasiliev, Yekaterina Maximova, Vyacheslav Gordeyev, and Nadia Pavlova. 4 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: Russian Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Russian with English subtitles.

Its dancers have set the standard for ballet around the world for over two centuries, and now Russia's Bolshoi Ballet is saluted with a breathtaking retrospective featuring rare performance footage, much of it never before seen in the West. Among the stars taking the stage are Irek Mukhamedov, Galina Ulanova, Vladimir Vasiliev, and many more. 96 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet, including Bessmertnova, Semizorova, Bylova, and others, amaze and delight with this collection of excerpts from ballets such as "Spartacus," "The Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," "Golden Age Adagio," "Don Quixote," and more. 120 min.

Sergei Prokofiev's haunting score from Eisenstein's classic film "Ivan the Terrible" is choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich for the Bolshoi Ballet. The dazzling tale of deadly intrigue in the court of the Czar is danced by Yuri Vladimirov, Natalia Bessmertnova, and Boris Akimov, repeating their roles from the original stage production. 86 min. Soundtrack: Russian Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Russian with English subtitles.

Natalia Bessmertnova, Alexandre Beogatyriov, and other members of the Bolshoi Ballet perform this magnificent one-act ballet to some of the most stirring melodies of Frederic Chopin. Highlighted by Michael Fokine's masterful choreography, this program is an unforgettable examination of the artistic power of dance. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; biography; bonus footage.

The stars of the Bolshoi Ballet's 1987 U.S. tour, Ludmila Semenyaka and Erek Moukhamedov, take center stage for this dazzling spectacle that features an Alexander Glazunov score; taped live at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. 146 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Shakespeare's timeless story of power and its corrupting force is brought to the dance floor by the Bolshoi Ballet Company. Stars Alexei Fadeyechev in the title role; with Nina Timofeyeva. Music composed by Maestro Molchanov. 97 min. Soundtrack: music score.

Moscow's beloved Bolshoi artists provide another stunning season of ballet, as evidenced by this four-disc set of mesmerizing productions recorded during 1989-1990. First, a revival of "Raymonda" by Glazunov features Natalya Bessmertnova and Yuri Vasyuchenko in the lead roles. Next, Prokofiev's "Ivan the Terrible" conquers the stage in a performance conducted by Algis Zhuraitis, with Irek Mukhamedov and Bessmertnova taking center stage. Then, Alexander Kopylov conducts "The Stone Flower" by Prokofiev, featuring Nikolai Dorokhov and Ludmila Semenyaka leading the ensemble. Finally, Khachaturian's spectacular "Spartacus" stars Mukhamedov and Alexandr Vetrov. 8 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish.

Moscow's legendary ballet company is seen at its finest in this four-disc collection of classics presented during the Bolshoi's 1989 season. First, a sweeping revival of Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" stars Natalya Bessmertnova, Irek Mukhamedov, and Mikhail Sharkov. Next, Tchaikovsky's holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" features Natalya Arkhipova, Mukhamedov, and Yuri Vetrov. Then, the magical classic "Swan Lake" includes Alla Mikhalchenko, Ilze Liepa in the stellar ensemble. Finally, "Sleeping Beauty" is reawakened in this memorable production of the Tchaikovsky masterwork starring Nina Semizorova and Alexei Fadeyechev. 8 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: PCM stereo.