Waltz of the Flowers, A Victorian Bouquet (from The Nutcracker)
12 Dancers
Video courtesy of hmsmedia.com
A sumptuous waltz featuring challenging technique and bravura partnering, choreographed in Arpino’s signature exuberant style.
“The Joffrey Ballet has come up with something to write home about—a Christmas-card version of ‘The Nutcracker’ that has a distinct and original flavor of its own.”
—Anna Kisselgoff, New York Times
Choreography:
Gerald Arpino
Music:
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Costume Design:
John David Ridge
Lighting Design:
Jennifer Titpon and Thomas Skelton
Set Design:
Oliver Smith
Premiere:
December 10, 1987
Running Time:
8 minutes
Number of Dancers:
12 (8 female, 4 male)
Sets:
Yes