As courtesans, fashion icons, political pawns and international celebrities, the great ballerinas have played a multitude of roles both on and off the stage. They have moved from the courts of kings to stages around the globe, from the highs of public adoration to the lows of injury and scandal. But few people know the full story. British prima ballerina Darcey Bussell spent two decades at the top, performing all the great roles in the classical repertoire and becoming one of ballet's most famous faces.

Starring:

Darcey Bussell, Nathalie Harrison, Madison Keesler, Julia Roscoe, Ksenia Zhiganshina, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev

Genre:

Documentary