Igor Moiseyev and His World of Dance

The father of 20th century folk dance, choreographer Igor Mosieyev and his dance company were long celebrated as Russia's most inventive--and enduring--performance troupe. This documentary explores the late artist's rise to prominence, and offers a unique glimpse of his ensemble's inner workings. The title includes lush presentations of Mosieyev's iconic folk performances such as the Bashkirian Dance and the Gaucho (Dance of the Argentine Cowboys).