Maya Plisetskaya, a prima ballerina of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet is the subject of this documentary. Containing some rare footage of her as a child, it covers the development of her career and shows highlights from some of her greatest roles. Included in this film are scenes from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Spartacus, The Little Humpbacked Horse, Raymonda, The Stone Flower, Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote, and others. A fascinating look at a world famous dancer, Plisetskaya Dances chronicles the life and work of a performer who bridged the worlds of strict academic classicism and free expressivity. The wonder and excitement of her work is everywhere evident in this award winning film. The following members of the Bolshoi Ballet take part: Vladimir Vasiliev Dmitri Begak Yuri Zhdanov Maris Llepa Vladimir Tikhonov Nicolai Fadeyechev