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The bard of classical ballet

Marius Petipa (1818-1910) is one of the most significant figures in ballet history. This prolific French choreographer created more than 50 ballets, many of which are audience favorites today. In helping to solidify Russia's classical style, he also revolutionized corps de ballet and codified the pas de deux. Nearly a century later, the apogee of a ballet dancer's career is still marked by the soloist and principal roles Petipa choreographed for such works as The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Le Corsaire.

Petipa was born in Marseilles, France, in 1818 to a family ...

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