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How many years did Petipa serve as the Ballet Master of the Imperial Ballet?

  • 32 years

  • 25 years

  • 40 years

  • 50 years

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Serving as the Ballet Master of the Imperial Ballet for an impressive 32 years, Petipa played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the Russian ballet during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His tenure was marked by groundbreaking choreography, artistic collaborations, and the establishment of the renowned " Petipa style," which emphasized technical prowess and dramatic expression, leaving a lasting legacy on the world of ballet.
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