La Bayadère

Choreography: Stanton Welch AM  |  Music: Leon Minkus, Arranged by Ermanno Florio

Created on Houston Ballet in 2010, Stanton Welch’s La Bayadère has entered the repertoires of the Joffrey Ballet and The Australian Ballet to critical acclaim. A colorful version of the Russian classic, La Bayadère is the lively story of Nikiya the temple dancer, her lover Solor, and the vengeance that keeps them apart – at least in this life. With lavish scenery and costumes by renowned designer Peter Farmer, La Bayadère features mesmerizing classical performances highlighted by the famous Kindgom of Shades scene, staged for the ethereal corps de ballet.