Dance Party

In the winter of 1873, a theater in Moscow was closed for renovations, and so the resident company made the prestigious Bolshoi Theater its temporary home. With the chance to perform in such a famous space, the company decided to use this opportunity to create a stage spectacular that would incorporate music, acting and ballet. They commissioned one of Russia's most well-known composers and a celebrated writer to create the work. In the end, the piece was an extravagant re-telling of a popular Russian fairy tale about a princess with "wintry" magical powers. This selection is one of several up-beat and exciting ballet numbers from the production.