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"Claire, an emotionally wounded ballerina played by Sarah Hay (“Black Swan”), must navigate the dysfunction and glamour of the ballet world.

In the trailer, Claire arrives at the American Ballet Company, where she will study under the strict tutelage of company leader Paul (Ben Daniels). But Claire must fight to escape her past just as she must fight to gain acceptance in the incredibly exclusive dance troupe.

The eight-hour limited series was created by Emmy award-winning “Breaking Bad” writer and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett.

Other cast members include Josh Helman (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”), Damon Herriman (“Justified”), Tina Benko (“The Good Wife”) and Tovah Feldshuh (“The Walking Dead”).

John Melfi (“House of Cards,” “Sex and the City”), Lawrence Bender (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Good Will Hunting”) and Kevin Brown (“Roswell”) are executive producers. Australian filmmaker David Michôd (“Animal Kingdom,” “Rover”) directed the first episode."

Joe Otterson: *Starz’ First ‘Flesh and Bone’ Trailer Sees Ballet Dancers Chasing Perfection*, The Wrap, 28. April 2015

(...) a tale of corruption and desire (...) Sure we’ve seen it before, but here it’s at least punctured by some beautiful choreography and strong acting by a cast that’s comprised of mostly dancers.

Dark and twisted (...)

(...) by declaring the show a limited series rather than moving forward with the original full-series plan — not exactly a big vote of confidence in the creative direction. Unfortunately the end result is a cast of supporting characters that fall flat without the proper development, and a lead that never quite opens up to the audience. Sure, they’re all stripped right down to the “Flesh and Bone,” but they’re never quite built back up, and that’s where the real tragedy lies.

Amber Dowling: *‘Flesh and Bone’ Review: Starz Ballet-Stripper Drama Deserves ‘Showgirls’ Comparison*, The Wrap, 08. November 2015

" ‘Flesh and Bone’ takes viewers on a tour of the seedy underbelly of the fiercely competitive world of ballet. Figgins bares almost all as a stripper with sage advice. Her characters name is the “Yasmine” and Figgins show us a completely different side of her talent as she bares all for that almighty dollar dollar bill ya’ll."

Nicole "Blackberri" Johnson: *Dionne Figgins Shows Out On STARZ’s Flesh and Bone*, 09. Dezember 2015

"Where “Flesh and Bone” excels is as a study in pain: its origins, how we process it, what it makes us do to other people — and to ourselves. Its ability to present an uncompromising view of trauma is what makes it worth watching and more than just a show about ballet. Characters that risk being reduced to stereotypes in pointe shoes are given depth. (...)

The full picture will no doubt be controversial, especially amid an ongoing debate about the way sexual violence is depicted on some of television’s most acclaimed shows. Claire’s experience is nearly unfathomable, but it is handled more gracefully than similar situations on other shows. (...)

Claire is assigned a begrudging roommate — fellow dancer Mia (Emily Tyra), who is prone to casual sex and rarely eats. Mia’s back story expands in a particularly compelling way as she faces a challenge that’s both independent from and inextricably linked to her identity as a dancer. (...)

The end is not entirely unpredictable but still manages to be suspenseful. For a series that plays on the idea of obsession — with art, with passion, with people — Claire’s final bow is a satisfying claim to power and sense of self."

Bethonie Butler: *‘Flesh and Bone’: Ballet with an unhealthy dose of pain*, The Washington Post, 06. November 2015.

1. ↑ https://www.thewrap.com/starz-first-flesh-and-bone-trailer-sees-ballet-dancers-chasing-perfection-video/
2. ↑ https://www.thewrap.com/flesh-and-bone-review-starz-ballet-stripper-drama-deserves-showgirls-comparison/
3. ↑ http://broadwayblack.com/dionne-figgins-shows-starzs-flesh-bone/
4. ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/flesh-and-bone-ballet-with-an-unhealthy-dose-of-pain/2015/11/06/98d95bec-81aa-11e5-9afb-0c971f713d0c\_story.html?noredirect=on&utm\_term=.05ed0c54d845