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What ballet did Marius Petipa create in 1877?

  • Don Quixote

  • The Pharaoh's Daughter

  • Swan Lake

  • La Bayadère

Answer

"La Bayadère," crafted by Marius Petipa in 1877, stands as a timeless masterpiece of classical ballet. Set in an exotic Indian temple, the captivating tale follows the journey of a graceful temple dancer, Nikiya, whose love for a brave warrior, Solor, faces tragic consequences. Petipa's intricate choreography seamlessly blends graceful movements and mesmerizing feats, transporting audiences to a realm of enchantment and heartbreak.
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