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~ Classical ballet in three acts
~ Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault
~ Choreographed by Marius Petipa, and music by Tchaikovsky
~ Premiered in 1890
~ The story is a struggle between the forces of light and darkness,
and between good and evil, and are represented by the Lilac Fairy,
and Carabosse, the wicked fairy.
~ The role of Aurora passes through three stagesof life;
A carefree young girl, a young woman, and the maturity of marriage.
Principle Characters:
Aurora - the Sleeping Beauty
The Lilac fairy - represents good
Carabosse - the Wicked fairy
Prince Florimund
