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I have seen this several times over the years. (I have an ancient VHS tape of that episode.) Was this her only dramatic-speaking role? I can't think of any others.

In her (in)famous autobiography she talks about plastic surgery, most notably injections to make her lips look more full. It's almost painful to watch in close-ups. But we can treasure those final moments of the TV show of Giselle in the rehearsal hall, even though she's in soft shoes and practice clothes. Brings back memories. How sad that we don't have a real recording of her performance in this ballet.

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It's a wonderful clip and I'm glad she gave permission to post on YouTube. The piano accompaniment was added for YouTube. The NYPL/Dance Collection does have the extended performance recording, from which this was taken, available for viewing at the Library, but it has no sound, so it's difficult to appreciate the performances. It seems to be part of their archival collection, never intended for public release or telecast. Baryshnikov is her partner in that performance, but you don't see him on the YouTube clip.

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