The Magnificent beginning (S01E05)

In 1669, King Louis XIV of France established the first authentic ballet school. From the opulent grounds of Versailles, Margot Fonteyn shares the tale of Louis's passion for dance, tracing its evolution from the elegant court dances of 17th-century France to the global ballet sensation we recognize today. During her visit to the Court Theatre at Drottningholm in Sweden, she witnesses ballet performed in its original context and atmosphere, bringing the historical art form to life.