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Marius Petipa’s fantasy, set in legendary
India, tells the tale of a temple dancer and the
prince who loves her but marries another. The
famous, moonlit ‘white act’ – The Kingdom
of the Shades – is a corps de ballet highlight,
as multiple images of the prince’s lost love
haunt his mind. The choreography allows
two opposing ballerinas to shine, while a
bronze idol comes vividly to life in a stunning
solo. Throughout, the melody and moods of
Minkus’s music perfectly match the fluidity
and precision of the classical choreography
and the drama of the storytelling.

APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME:
3 HOURS 5 MINUTES, INCLUDING
TWO INTERVALS