Notes. So many dancers, or their parents take on Swan Lake for one reason Its Swan Lake. Per request, here are my top fifteen male ballet variations! Watch for technique, Meunier says. 20 Lincoln Center Plaza It has been said that Theme and Variations was the "niece" of The Sleeping Beauty - bringing 19 th century ballet into the 20 th. A quick YouTube search for "Giselle Act I variation" or "Kitri Act III variation" will bring up clips of . The age-appropriate Elegance contemporary solo may also be pre-recorded and sent (although it is still mandatory to perform the Elegance solo live in the Semi-Finale). Enter your name and email address to receive email communications from New York City Ballet, including special offers, on-sale dates, and other updates. and our Walpurgis Nacht (L. Lavrovsky): all variations. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Topps Series 1 Pete Alonso SSP Photo Image Variation #315 - SGC 9.5 - Rare at the best online prices at eBay! 3. Weve seen four pirouettes, weve seen high legs, Reyes says. its also one of the most physically demanding activities you can do. My first instinct was Gamzatti act 3 for the extensions and adage, but the turns can't really be written out without completing changing the character of the piece. Metropolitan Opera House Now, at ballet competitions you are asked to prepare two classical variations. So, as everyone at the YAGP is stressing over their 1 minute chance of becoming a ballet somebody, the rest of the ballet world is like. It is mandatory for competitors ages 14+ to choose either a variation from the list below, or to pre-record and send the age-appropriate Elegance variation (although they still must perform the Elegance variation live in the Semi-Finale). 2019 Topps Update Austin Riley RARE Photo Variation SP RC Jumping US100 Braves. They'll show off strong extensions. Once she had to sustain a full ballet, though, Sisk was forced to hold back a littleand that actually improved her performance. Entrance 3 for orchestra in G major (1884), September 27, 1947, Ballet Theater, Richmond, Virginia. 5. Marco Spada: Variation (David Hallberg) 10. (I shouldnt even have to list it but here it is) It is bad enough we have to hear it from August to January Do yourself the favor, and the rest of the world and just dont do it. Connection to/Interest in Ballet:teacher, parent of dancer under 13 (not on purpose! Does anyone know of any rarer variations, especially ones that contain big jumps and/or turns. Cheat sheet might let you switch this up for devs a la seconde instead (Nina Ananiashvili did this). The photographs on this website depict choreography copyrighted by the individual choreographers. Coached by Mr. Anton Korsakov, Mme. The first uses the music that Balanchine's Nutcracker uses to bridge party and battle scene. For some ballets, the entire ballet revolves around that one solo. La Esmeralda (M. Petipa): all variations La Fille Mal Gardee (B. Nijinska, D. Romanoff): all variations La Sylphide (A. Bournonville): all variations It takes years to become an artist, and as a student youre just starting to develop your voice, Meunier says. New York, New York, Cast: Romeo and Juliet (1938): Ivo Va-Psota choreographed this ballet based on William Shakespeare's famous drama about the titular star-crossed lovers. A work that drips with gilded grandeur, Theme and Variations pays tribute to Balanchines imperial Russia with its regal structure and sumptuous Tschaikovsky score. "All I ever wanted to do in my life . Alicia AlonsoIgor YouskevitchMelissa Hayden, Paula Lloyd, Cynthia Riseley, Anna Cheselka, Fernando Alonso, Fernand Nault, Zachary Solov, Eric Braun, April 17, 1978 New York, New York, Cast: La Bayadre (M. Petipa): Nikyia variation (act I), Gamzatti variation (act II and III), all three shades variations, Bronze Idol variation, Nikyia's death variation (if less than 2:30 minutes.) Ideas? Grand Pas Classique So, I recently was watching a bazillion variations, and I think that Grand Pas Classique is probably one of the hardest female variations ever. 4. Sylvie Guilliem. Lighting. The one that begins glissade en avant, pose into attitude derriere arms in demi bras. Please note that all solos sent as pre-recorded videos must be 2:30 min or less. Free shipping for many products! Granted, every competition has the disclaimer of judging for potential and excellence, but it isnt really the same. Ronald Bates. Enter your name and email address to receive email communications from New York City Ballet, including special offers, on-sale dates, and other updates. Free shipping for many products! The scores are broken down like: Pas De Sixs: Entrance Flower Festival at Genzano(A.Bournonville)Pas de Deux and all Variations, Giselle (J. Perrot, J.Coralli)Variation of Giselle,Act I Peasant Pas de Deux, Pas de Deux Variation from Act II, Grand Pas Classique (V.Gsovsky) Pas de Deux and all Variations, La Bayadere(M. Petipa)Three Shade Variations,ActIII; Gamzatti Variation, Pas de Deux and Variations, BronzeIdol, Nikia Variation Gamzatti Temple Variation(Choreography-N.Makarova), Le Corsaire(M. Petipa) Pas dEsclave and Variations, Odalisque Variations, Jardin Anime, Medora Variation, ActIII Pas de Deux and Variations, Les Sylphides/Chopiniana (M. Fokine) Male and Female Mazurkas,Waltz# 7 and Waltz# 11,Prelude, Napoli (A.Bournonville) Pas de Six and all Variations, Pharaohs Daughter (P.LaCotte) All Variations, Satanella (M.Petipa) Pas de Deux and Variations, Swan Lake (M. Petipa,L. You have the Variation Variations: How to Make an Iconic Solo Your Own. 1. Gelsey KirklandMikhail BaryshnikovRebecca WrightKristine ElliottHilda MoralesYoko Ichino. Even if you add the castanets to be more musical It doesnt make up for the tricks Also, it is the easier character to pull off in Don Q as you are just a playful Spanish girl running a muck, against her fathers wishes and teenagers can relate. To improve your experience on our site and ensure your security, please upgrade to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Variation 1 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rare-3 Variations of BLACKSTONE'S DAIRY Clear 1/2-pint milk bottles 1942 & older at the best online prices at eBay! United States. It's kind of a popular variation, though, so if your studio is big, some other girls might do it, too. 2. As a principal, Sisk frequently performs full-length ballets that include variations she was known for in competition. US $5.00Standard Shipping. Professional dancers cringe at the music, despite it being one of the most unique scores of music for a ballet variation. I was so used to punching the variations for competitionsI wanted to give it everything in those two and a half minutes, she says. Don Quixote: Basil Variation (Leonid Sarafanov) 4. White swan you have to be ridiculously mature, and can take a really long time to develop the emotion behind the extension, and even just the face expression. 5. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Copyright 2020 Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc. American Ballet Theatre and ABT are registered trademarks of Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc. Arguably the most substantial part of the suite, Tschaikovsky himself began the concert tradition of playing this final movement as a separate piece. Videos will be presented to our partners (directors of dance schools/companies) for scholarship/contract offers. What does it mean to be a peasant? The photographs on this website depict choreography copyrighted by the individual choreographers. Answer (1 of 5): What makes an easy ballet variation, though? Metropolitan Opera House Xiomara Reyes, head of The Washington School of Ballet and a former American Ballet Theatre principal, dislikes seeing dancers wearing glittery dresses to perform Giselles Act I variation, for example. Female Variation We asked the experts to weigh in on how to make a famous variation your own. Play all Shuffle 1 57:57 Classical Heritage - 30 Classic Variations as Choreographed by Russian. Education photography by Rosalie O'Connor and event photography by Patricia Burmicky or John Calabrese, unless otherwise noted. City Center The first full production of the ballet took place in the Czech Republic. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Esmeralda: From La Esmerlada/ The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a ballet that I think only Paris Opera might perform, is a variation in which is laid out for the girls who are extremely whacked out. If you are going to be successful in a ballet company, you are going to have to be able to complete a decent variation. I'll be performing in our studios spring showcase, and need help with picking a classical variation! Valentina Kozlova, founder of the Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition, is often frustrated to see dancers lift their legs to their ears while dancing variations from Giselle, for example. I would consider it rare, simply because none of Balanchine's choreography is allowed to be performed at competitions so it can't become one of those variations that is super repetitive at YAGP or something ErnestineBugle 1 yr. ago I love the Royal Ballet's pizzicato variation from Sylvia ! Middle section has grand jetes en avant diagonal, with a diagonal turn ending that isn't the most demanding; mostly chaines and assemble soutenus. You have the Black swan you have to have really experienced life. New York, New York, October 22, 2003 David H. Koch Theater If you have feature requests, please drop me a DM on insta, @shihdances. ACT 1 though is known for two things: The sissones en attitude, which if you arent Natalia Osipova, you shouldnt do to begin with and the pirouettes in fifth traveling on the diagonal. Top Fifteen Male Ballet Variations SuperBalletgirl101 34.8K subscribers Subscribe 5.3K 423K views 5 years ago Per request, here are my top fifteen male ballet variations! promo code applied. Thats a remarkable resourcebut use it wisely. 3, and Theme and Variations, with a few minor revisions, returned to the repertory as the fourth and final movement of the ballet. Gamzatti really lets grand allegro shine- how are you handling a diagonal waltz en tournant followed by an attitude turn? In ballet theres always more of a simmer, even if its a bravura role., Thats a lesson that translates into professional life, too. We tried to keep him out of the studio and it has backfired!) Sign up here stay up to date with ABT news and offers! 2 in D, op. If the item you received doesn't match the listing description, your purchase may be eligible for eBay Money Back Guarantee if the return request is made within 3 days from delivery. Backstage and atmospheric photography by Gabriela Celeste or Erin Baiano. ), La Fille Mal Gardee (B. Nijinska, D. Romanoff): all variations, La Sylphide (A. Bournonville): all variations, Laurencia (V. Chabukiani): all variations, Les Sylphides/Chopiniana (M. Fokine): all variations, Pharaohs Daughter (P. Lacotte): all variations, Swan Lake (M. Petipa, L. Ivanov): all variations, The Awakening of Flora (M. Petipa): all variations, The Flames of Paris (V. Vainonen): all variations, The Sleeping Beauty (M. Petipa): all variations, The Cavalry Halt (M. Petipa): all variations. Esmeralda Variation of Esmeralda. 21-22 Season photography 2020 Jacob Sutton. The one that begins glissade en avant, pose into attitude derriere arms in demi bras. Ironically, as a student, we have the YAGP, Prix de Lausanne, and IBC. Challenges might be pique en dedans single, pique en dedans double, soutenu, chaines, etc. La Bayadere: Solor Variation (Valdislav Lantratov) 7. The hops en pointe really are for a mature, advanced dancer. United States. Ludmila Morkovina, and Mr. Viktor Kabaniaev Now, at ballet competitions you are asked to prepare two classical variations. You have to do your research, not just about the character, but about the entire ballet and all of the characters, says Monique Meunier, co-director of the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre and a Youth America Grand Prix judge. Example: NUTCRACKER's Sugar Plum Fairy Variation. Youll see many good dancers, but the things that suit one particular dancer may not suit you, Kozlova warns. 7. r/BALLET. Raymonda Act I has lots of devs in second. Female Variation 5. Education photography by Rosalie O'Connor and event photography by Patricia Burmicky or John Calabrese, unless otherwise noted. Giselle was a peasant, she says. A coach knowledgeable in the classics knows what can be changed and what cannot. If you dont have the opportunity to work with an experienced coach, Reyes suggests sticking to a version of the variation thats performed by one of the major ballet companies. For contemporary, any free solo or from the contemporary repertoire are accepted; make sure to include the name of the choreographer to the description of the video. Support Americas National Ballet Company DONATE NOW, November 26, 1947 Dancers now who are overly flexible with no ballon can make the sissones look crazy cool without getting height And for those girls who are on their legs or wear Gaynors can add doubles, triples a crazy lame duck at the end Its old. New York, New York, October 30, 2013 Backstage and atmospheric photography by Gabriela Celeste or Erin Baiano. Middle section has grand jetes en avant diagonal, with a diagonal turn ending that isn't the most demanding; mostly chaines and assemble soutenus. The Lilac fairy variation I found the hardest (it was only just over a minute! Giselle is nice and slow (once she's dead). March 31, 1966, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater. 21 days ago. triplepirouette18 1 yr. ago Within the score, the variation of music is usually reserved as a solo. New York, NY 10023 Especially with in-between steps, theres some room for change. An in-depth look at the recreation of tutus for George Balanchine's Theme and Variations. For some, this is quite impossible For others, it is extremely easy: Yuan Yuan Tan from SFB she knows how to carry a ballet, is extremely musical, and every step, breath and movement is carefully thought out with intention, emotion, and musicality, You see, ballet competitions havecreated this subculture of ballet tricks and ridiculous turns. Most females who take this on are really in it for the tambourine or they are whacked out. 2 -Resurrection-lvan Fischer - Mahler - Symphony No. Swan Lake: Siegfried Variation (Angel Corella) 9. 1 lvan Fischer - Gustav Mahler- Das Lied von der Erdelvan Fischer - Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. Balanchine created Theme and Variations in 1947 for Ballet Theatre (now American Ballet Theatre), and it briefly entered the NYCB repertory in 1960. ,`fBF6 C&{Y@`=fe |Hh.H=fg@g^QF} sL endstream endobj 209 0 obj <>>> endobj 210 0 obj <> endobj 211 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 212 0 obj <>stream hVn7>\^@N:0$)*a#mt1M}EyJ!0gHiZy"xBk)/+BUzO^dJWm"Kk1f]4%-FAqg=#}d^-`0-^W\n>%GyYq[i*FQRXi=T+5X6^+Zig&C)1.&px7m~)~NJR.bT'MO{U\^hGdP'j7cj]wj7j6U-zJ^NwSf?9aab|fs7fo_?T;Q& KATHY KAHN Kathy Kahn, former ballet mistress of Ballet Pacifica, Laguna Beach, California, is a resident choreogra- 3lvan . 3. Instead, the dancer emphasized the precision of her technique. January 22, 1983 That said, I believe that the age appropriate aspect is valid. My extensions and adage are good, grand allegro/leaps good, but petite allegro and turns are mediocre at best. 4. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. La Sylphide. Adage 2. Ivanov) Pas de Trois and Variations, Odettes Variation, Act II, The Flames of Paris (V.Vainonen)Pas de Deux and Variations, The Nutcracker(V.Vainonen)Pas de Deux and Variations, The Sleeping Beauty(M.Petipa) Variations of Fairies, Aurora Variations from Act I and Act II, Blue Bird Pas de Deux and Variations,Wedding Pas de Deux and Variations,Lilac Fairy, The Cavalry Halt(M. Petipa)Pas de Deux and all Variations, The Talisman(M. Petipa)Pas de Deux and all Variations, Diana & Acteon Pas De Deux from Esmeralda (A.Vaganova)Pas de Deux and Variations. And pay attention to how mature the piece's content is, both technically and emotionally. Variations teach you stamina, spacing, stage presence and many other things essential to ballet dancing. Ivanov)Pas de Trois and Variations, Odettes Variation, ActII Black Swan Pas de Deux and Variations, The Flames of Paris (V.Vainonen) Pas de Deux and Variations, The Nutcracker Suite(V.Vainonen) Pas de Deux and Variations, The Sleeping Beauty (M.Petipa)Variations of Fairies, Aurora Variations from Act I and Act II, Blue Bird Pas de Deux and Variations, Wedding Pas de Deux and Variations,Prince Desir Act III, The Cavalry Halt (M. Petipa) Pas de Deux and all Variations, The Flower Festival in Genzano Pas de deux, The Talisman (M. Petipa) Pas de Deux and all Variations. If you go out there and try to be Julie Kent, its going to look fake., So how can you tap into your own artistry? One of the ways she stood out was by slightly altering the choreography, of her variations to suit her strengths, at the direction of her coach. In my time, that was not allowed, she says, because its a very classical romantic balletand the romantic style emphasizes modest, well-placed legwork rather than high extensions. Paris, 1841. Act II. #1D=E=`}/.i2[}8Tl\I^?>h]v{2x,7,&_ 2wZD@4k&1g=[30(204@``` Because of this young dancers have defaulted to specific variations Here are 5 variations to stay away from and the reasons why, 1. |"a?V,H!DHu cp%+{w`BL} tOVx#Xx ~ #]$?>s+Ig'P6qhK a ~!d"_$~. New York City Ballet and the block letter logo are registered trademarks of New York City Ballet, Inc. Masters at Work: Balanchine & Robbins III, Art Series 2018: Jihan Zencirli / GERONIMO, Artistic Directors' Coalition for Ballet in America. Or for Grand Pas De Deuxs (the super classics): 1. We should take a look at these fantastic five variations for men. It has been said that Theme and Variations was the niece of The Sleeping Beauty bringing 19th century ballet into the 20th. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Flames of Paris: Philippe Variation (Ivan Vasiliev) 2. Coppelia: Franz Variation (Vyacheslav Lopatin)1. Ballet is something you can never master. Variations in Memory of Aldous Huxley (1965) Premiere. Done. An intensive display of the classical ballet lexicon, Theme and Variations was intended, as Balanchine wrote, to evoke that great period in classical dancing when Russian ballet flourished with the aid of Tschaikovskys music. Set to the final movement of Tschaikovskys third orchestral suite, the score consists of a theme and 12 variations, culminating in a polonaise in the Imperial style. It is actually pretty funny. Choreography by George Balanchine The George Balanchine Trust. And as we are all scrolling through Facebook watching the results for the YAGP come in I thought I would take the time out of my drive to talk about variations Variations are real stuff. City Center 55 Street Theater See details. Coda. It requires a since of maturity that comes from flirting at a bar, deceiving someone, and a sensuality no 14 year old should possess, *if you would like to help a ballet education grow please donate to: www.gofundme.com/balletblog. There are tons of ballet variations out there, and at each competition the rules may vary in what can be performed, what choreography can slightly change, or what can be alteredto fit the dancers strengths (tempo, turns, jumps etc). If youre dancing Esmeraldas variation, how can you make your interpretation stand out from that huge, intimidating crowd? It means you dont have glitter on your dress., Before she was a principal with Ballet West, Beckanne Sisk made it to YAGPs NYC finals several times. WalpurgisNacht (L. Lavrovsky) Pas de Deux and Variations. VARIATION LIST - Masterpiece International Ballet Competition VARIATION LIST PRE - JUNIOR A (7-8 Years Old) & PRE - JUNIOR B (9-10 Years Old) Coppelia (A. St. Leon) 1st Act Variation Don Quixote (M. Petipa)Cupid Variation Fairy Doll (S. Legat) Flower Festival at Genzano (A.Bournonville)Pas de Deux Variations The hops on pointe, and echeppes in the variation allow for everyone to see how great your feet are. New York, New York. "Name of Prince" Variation in ACT II Paris Opera's - Nureyev version gives the male two super beautiful variations in the second act. Raymonda Act I has lots of devs in second. Its not much, but I was terrified of even attempting turns in my pointe shoes, but I started trying! This website has been made possible by Karen Phillips and Infor. Similarly, youd need to learn about August Bournonvilles style before dancing the variation from his Flower Festival in Genzano, or study George Balanchines technique before attempting the solo from his Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux. Let me know what you think! promo code applied, Variations in Memory of Aldous Huxley (1965), March 31, 1966, New York City Ballet, New York State Theater. The keys to a one-of-a-kind performance are more tangible than youd think. Le Corsaire: Conrad Variation (Angel Corella) 11. Sergei Prokofiev composed the score to the ballet that musicalizes one of Shakespeare's most well-read plays. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SANSUI 5000X STEREO RECEIVER WOOD CASE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARES (RARE PART!) So, when composers create a score for a ballet, they leave room for Primas, Soloists and such. 74 videos Last updated on May 13, 2022 A playlist of dozens of different ballet variations! Classical music, buns, tutus, old traditions, and French words, right? Plus side? Le Corsaire: Slave Variation (Vyacheslav Lopatin) 8. Think about the unique strengths you bring to the table, and how you can apply them to your variations particular challenges. For some ballets, the entire ballet revolves around that one solo. 2. Male Variation 4. Enter your name and email address to receive email communications from New York City Ballet, including special offers, on-sale dates, and other . PRE JUNIOR A (7-8 Years Old) & PRE JUNIOR B (9-10 Years Old), JUNIOR A ( 11-12 Years Old) & JUNIOR B (13-14 Years Old), SENIOR A (15-16 Years Old) & SENIOR B (17 Years Old and Above), Masterpiece International Ballet Competition, Flower Festival at Genzano(A.Bournonville)Pas de Deux Variations, Giselle (J. Perrot, J.Coralli) Peasant Pas de Deux Variations, Harlequinade (M. Petipa)Pas De Deux Variations, La Bayadere(M. Petipa)Three Shade Variations, La Fille MalGardee (B. Nijinska, D. Romanoff)Pas de Deux Variations, Le Corsaire(M. Petipa) Odalisque Variations, Swan Lake(M. Petipa,L. After a 10-year gap, it returns to repertory at . Privacy Policy Terms of Use Website Feedback. Original Cast. Lilac Fairy is fairly short and simple, as long . Created by Ashton in 1946 as his first work for the Covent Garden opera house, today "Symphonic Variations" is danced all around the world. Bayadre 3rd Shade for strong extensions and adagio? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Also, act I (possibly peasant pas de deux?) A community for ballet dancers and enthusiasts. Kitri, ACT 3: Again, from DON Q, the third act variation is usually performed by girls with banging turn out and beautiful feet aka Paloma Herrera in ABTs Variety and Virtuosity. Choreography: N.Berezov H. Levenshold. Tax-Exempt ID #13-1882106. A quick YouTube search for Giselle Act I variation or Kitri Act III variation will bring up clips of brilliant professional performances by stars like Alina Cojocaru and Natalia Osipova. When you think of Ballet, what comes to mind? 3. La Sylphide: James Variation (Steven McRae) 3. The Sleeping Beauty: Prince Variation (Mathias Heymann) 5. A principal, must be able to carry an entire ballet in a single performance. 2003 Production (with 1986 Aldredge/Elliott designs), ABT JKO School Childrens Division Online Community Classes. What would you change?Order: 15. Reason number one why you shouldnt do it? They'll show off strong extensions. Stay closer to the action. One of the great hallmarks of ballet is its reverence for the classicswhich means generation after generation of ballerinas has performed the same iconic variations. NYCB is fortunate to have its own costume shop, where the wardrobe staff is able to refurbish, maintain, and even design and create new costumes from scratch. 5. A work that drips with gilded grandeur, Theme and Variations pays tribute to Balanchine's imperial Russia with its regal structure and sumptuous Tschaikovsky score. . Ages 15-17: Kitri's variations from Don Quixote (Act I), Diana and Acteon or Medora's variation from Le Corsaire (Act II) * Be very careful about deciding that dancers are ready to perform on pointe. When a ballerina performs a variation during a full-length production, she uses it to show the audience what the character is feeling and thinking at that point in the balletand you should try to do the same, even if youre dancing the variation out of context. Featuring Principal Dancers Megan Fairchild and Gonzalo Garcia, On Theme and Variations, Balanchine's Classical Masterwork. Im looking to find a new variation to learn but all I can find on YouTube are common ones that Ive already looked at. Casting and programming subject to change. Don Quixote: Basil 'Cups' Variation (Mikhail Baryshnikov) Your costume can also reveal if youve done your research. Elegance.dance, Design: Gabriella Mhlbauer, gabriella@pepperminz.at, Diana & Acteon (A. Vaganova): all variations, Fairy Doll (S. Legat): Fairy Doll, Rabbit Drummer, French Doll, Spanish Doll, Flower Festival at Genzano (A. Bournonville): all variations, Giselle (J. Perrot, J. Coralli): Giselle variation (act I), Peasant variations, Albrecht variation (act II), Graduation Ball (D. Lichine): all variations, Grand Pas Classique (V. Gsovsky): all variations, La Bayadre (M. Petipa): Nikyia variation (act I), Gamzatti variation (act II and III), all three shades variations, Bronze Idol variation, Nikyias death variation (if less than 2:30 minutes. The following is the list of repertoire variations accepted for ballet for competitors aged 14+. Dont give me fierce face when youre dancing ballet, Meunier says. Fonteyn was a professional by the age of 14/15 and that is much later historically than the era of Petipa and the fairy variations from Sleeping Beauty. There's no way around that. All performance photography Paul Kolnik or Erin Baiano. Let me know what you. 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