What’s the point(e) of ballet? - Ming Luke
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A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so beloved? And what exactly does ballet bring to this— or any other— story? Ming Luke shares what makes ballet the perfect medium for stories old and new.
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Meet The Creators
- Director
- Mateus Moretto
- Educator
- Ming Luke
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist
- Mateus Moretto, Luciano do Amaral
- Animator
- Luciano do Amaral
