What role did Nijinska create in Carnaval?
Harlequin
Papillon
Columbine
The Dying Swan
Answer
The role of Papillon, a flirtatious woman dressed as a butterfly, was created by Bronislava Nijinska for a scene in Robert Schumann's Carnaval set to the'Butterflies' movement. Nijinska, a notable ballet dancer and choreographer, sister of Vaslav Nijinsky, made significant contributions to ballet's history through her choreography and artistic innovation.
Dancing through History: The Life and Legacy of Bronislava Nijinska
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