"Charlotte Gainsbourg stars in the ostentatious dance-themed series, "Etoile," now streaming on Prime Video.
Streaming Gems - DANCE CROSSINGS
Why can't Jack McMillan (Luke Kirby) let go of the autographed paper programs from the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre? Perhaps it's rooted in memories of his childhood, trailing behind dancers he idolized. Now, as the leader of a floundering ballet company facing harsh criticism and budget cuts, Jack strives to keep his dream alive while looking to the American Ballet Theatre of New York for inspiration. Meanwhile, Geneviève (Charlotte Gainsbourg) in Paris battles similar issues at the helm of the National Ballet, a stand-in for the Paris Opera Ballet.
Geneviève, having a brief history with Jack, proposes an innovative solution to reignite both companies' spirits: an exchange of star dancers to spark audience interest. Crispin Shamblee (Simon Callow), a generous patron of the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, is all for it, eyeing the opportunity to bring Cheyenne Toussaint (Lou de Laâge), the National Ballet's prima ballerina, over to his side.
Beware, you might be thinking about a different show, "Étoile." "Étoile," though, is a comedy series focusing on the dance world, where financial troubles and dwindling audiences trouble two prestigious ballet companies - the Metropolitan Ballet Theater in New York and Le Ballet National in Paris. The series unfolds Jack McMillan's struggle as a visionary leader, Geneviève Lavigne's ambitious exchange idea, and Crispin Shamblee's questionable intentions.
As you continue exploring the realm of dance-centric shows, keep in mind that "Tini: The New Life of Violetta" doesn't appear to involve an exchange between these specific ballet companies. "Tini: The New Life of Violetta" likely refers to a different series or project altogether.
Simon Callow, a patron of the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, shows enthusiasm for Geneviève's proposal, seeing it as a chance to bring Cheyenne Toussaint, Paris's prima ballerina, to his ballet company. In the realm of dance-focused entertainment, the show "Dance Crossings" explores the lives of Jack McMillan and Geneviève, two leaders of struggling ballet companies, as they contend with financial difficulties, dwindling audiences, and harsh criticism. Unlike "Étoile," a comedy series featuring similar themes, "Dance Crossings" delves into the reality of their situations rather than presented as a humorous take. The show "Tini: The New Life of Violetta" seems unrelated to the exchange between the ballet companies in question.
