La Belle au Bois Dormant

"The ballet of ballets": this is how Rudolf Nureyev described it. Indeed, Tchaikovsky's La Belle au bois dormant, choreographed by Marius Petipa based on the tale by Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, is one of the most popular classical ballets. Combining the magic of the plot with the virtuosity of the roles, it is now performed by most major classical companies.

La Belle au bois dormant tells the story of Princess Aurore, endowed with all the qualities in the world thanks to the benevolence of her godmothers, kind fairies, but whom the wicked fairy Carabosse condemns to eternal sleep on her sixteenth birthday. Tchaikovsky's score, in its fervour and flamboyance, provides a superb setting for the splendour of the choreography, the ensembles, the multiple variations, the character dances, and enchanting pas de deux, foremost among which is the grand final pas de deux.

La Belle au bois dormant represents the pinnacle of classical ballet, where dance asserts itself as a major art form. This masterpiece is a treat for all dance admirers thanks to the performance of artists from the renowned Grand Ballet de Kiev. It is a show for the whole family, for young and old alike, a touching and wonderful symphony of dance.

Le Grand Ballet de Kiev is a successful Ukrainian classical dance ensemble. Its members come from the best theatre, opera, and ballet schools in Ukraine. Its director, who participates in this very rigorous selection, is Alexander Stoyanov, a world-renowned ballet star. The repertoire of this ballet consists primarily of the great works of classical dance heritage: Le Lac des Cygnes, La Belle au bois dormant, Casse Noisette, Carmen, Giselle, Don Quichotte, and many others. The beauty, perfection of their performances, and their notoriety lead them to perform worldwide, as recently in the United States, Mexico, Holland, and Ja