Win a copy of ‘Ballet 422’ on DVD!

Witness a rare peek behind the curtain at one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world when Ballet 422 takes the stage on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on May 26 from Magnolia Home Entertainment.

Directed by Jody Lee Lipes (known for her previous project, NY Export: Opus Jazz), the film follows New York City Ballet Soloist and Resident Choreographer Justin Peck through the intensive and intricate process of developing the company’s 422nd ballet. 

Earning a nomination for Best Documentary Feature upon its premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, Ballet 422 centers on Peck who, at only 25, is only the second Resident Choreographer in New York City Ballet history. The engrossing film follows Peck through the grueling two-month process of creating a new ballet, Paz de la Jolla. From costumes to choreography, lighting to music, the fascinating documentary is “an aesthetic experience as much as an intellectual one” (Village Voice).

Now Dance Informa readers can enter to win a copy of Ballet 422 on DVD! All you have to do is email info@danceinforma.com with the answer to this question: What festival did Ballet 422 premiere at? Please title the email “Ballet 422 Giveaway.”  Please provide your full name, mailing address and date of birth. This competition opens May 22 and closes May 29. Enter to win now!

And if you really can’t wait to see the documentary, order it beginning May 26! It will arrive with an in-depth “making of” featurette, commentary with the director Jody Lee Lipes and resident choreographer Justin Peck, deleted scenes and more. Head to Ballet422movie.com for more information.

Photo: Justin Peck in Ballet 422, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.