Best Ashton
Updated DailySymphonic Variations, choreographed by George Balanchine in 1942, is a technically demanding pas de deux featuring a male dancer’s solo interwoven with a duet between two women, set to Stravinsky's *T...
Georges Mendès France’s *Daphnis et Chloé* is a groundbreaking ballet exploring ancient Greek love through lyrical movement and evocative music, notably featuring a prominent role for the chorus of Ma...
Ludwig Minkus’s *La Fille Mal Gardée* premiered in 1890 and depicts the comedic pursuit of a young maid, Giselle, by Albrecht, who is hopelessly in love with her, leading to a tragic fate. The ballet...
Ashton Blake’s *Cinderella* presents a contemporary reimagining of the classic fairytale, set in a modern ballroom where the protagonist navigates societal expectations and seeks her own happily ever...
“A Month in the Country” is a ballet score by Terence Davies based on Thomas Hardy’s novel, depicting a poignant and tragic love story set amidst the rural landscapes of Dorset, England, with music re...
Illuminations, choreographed by George Balanchine to Claude Debussy’s orchestral work, depicts a nocturnal journey through a city illuminated by gaslight and streetlamps, utilizing dancers as abstract...
“Les Patineurs,” choreographed by Michel Degroas in 1964, is a technically demanding ballet renowned for its intricate fouetté turns and rapid changes of direction performed by male dancers, showcasin...
“Scènes de Ballet,” choreographed by George Balanchine in 1947, is a vibrant and episodic work featuring five distinct vignettes set to music by Igor Stravinsky, showcasing diverse dance styles from R...
“Le Baiser de la Fée,” choreographed by Michel Degivoud in 1976, depicts a young man and a fairy princess’s passionate, yet fleeting, love affair set within a fantastical forest environment utilizing...
