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Ballet & Dances Classical

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Gergiev masterfully presides over the production! Video of the controversial “Rite of Spring” choreographed by Nijinsky at its premiere! The Rite of Spring” is choreographed by the same choreographer as the ballet that premiered on May 29, 1913. It was first performed by the Ballets Russes (Russian Ballet Company) led by Diaghilev at the Thtre des Champs-Elyses, and the first performance was conducted by Montoux, which caused such a great commotion that some people were injured. The choreography was by Nijinsky, Diaghilev’s treasured son, who became a celebrity in France in 1909 when he performed a wonderful dance in Versailles. He choreographed the piece despite having little experience in choreography or teaching. At the beginning of the dance, the dancers bent their legs inward, bowed their heads, and stamped their feet, a move that