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Ballet Under the Stars, performed by Ballet Arizona, took the stage in Fountain Park Thursday evening, Sept. 19.
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Ballet Arizona dancers performed three dances from popular shows throughout the night, including “Piazzolla Caldera.”
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A sultry performance from “Piazzolla Caldera.”
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“Piazzolla Caldera” was first performed in 1997 by the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The Ballet Under the Stars performance was choreographed by Paul Taylor and reconstructed by Lisa Viola.
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Costume design for “Piazzolla Caldera” was done by Santo Loquasto.
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The second performance of the night was “Within the Golden Hour.”
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Students from McDowell Mountain Elementary School took part in the Class Act performance, dancing on stage in front of a massive crowd.
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The closing number was excerpts from Act 3 and Act 4 from “Swan Lake.”
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The ladies of “Swan Lake” take the stage.
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“Swan Lake” is one of the most popular ballets in the world.
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A herald introduces the arrival of new guests during “Swan Lake.”
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Ballet Under the Stars spans two weekends in September, with additional performances in Chandler, Goodyear, Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix.