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Maria Tallchief and André Eglevsky are the featured dancers in scenes from Act II of "Swan Lake" (1954), while Eglevsky is joined by Tanaquil Le Clercq in a scene from "Coppélia" (1954), both choreographed by Balanchine. The program also includes a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's unique ballet/pantomime "The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and the Manticore" (1957), starring Allegra Kent, Nicholas Magallanes, and Roy Tobias, plus interview footage of Balanchine sharing the history of the New York City Ballet. 72 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.