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Rehearsal: Behind the scenes at Scottish Ballet
8 November 2016
Rehearsal follows Scottish Ballet's principal dancers Sophie Martin and Chris Harrison as they prepare to perform David Dawson’s acclaimed production of Swan Lake. With unprecedented access, this 24-minute film gives a revealing glimpse into the world of the professional dancer.

Rehearsal
Scottish Ballet prepare to perform David Dawson’s acclaimed production of Swan Lake.

Principal dancer Sophie Martin

Principal dancer Chris Harrison

Choreographer David Dawson
Credits
A film by Lewis Landini and Laura-Jane McRae, with original music by Jay Capperauld.
Production Team
- Original music performed by Sinae Lee
- Rehearsal music performed by Brian Prentice
- Audio supervisor: Howell Jones
- Additional camera: Kath Pick
- Production assistant: Michael Pappas
- Production manager: Jane Summers
- Editor, BBC Arts Online: Allan Campbell
With thanks to the Theatre Royal Glasgow and Scottish Ballet
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