Why Russians Are So Good At Ballet | AJ+

Ballet dancers have charmed and delighted audiences for decades. The familiar performances of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake have something in common -- and it all has to do with Russia. *Learn more here:* The New Yorker. “Danse Macabre” NPR. “Tracing Ballet's Cultural History Over 400 Years” Music tracks courtesy of APM and Audio Network. *Presented and Sr. Produced By: *Imaeyen Ibanga *Produced by*: Steph Whiteside *Shot and Edited by:* Brian Joseph *Animations by:* Kai Tang *Executive Producer:* Sarah Nasr Music tracks courtesy of APM and Audio Networks. Footage and images courtesy of Getty. Subscribe for more videos: Like us on Facebook: Down