PROJECT DETAILS
CHOREOGRAPHER: Roman Mykyta
COMPOSER: Sergei Prokofiev
PREMIERE: August 19, 2023 | Lehighton Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Inc, Lehighton, PA | Performed by Дух Танцю – Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet
CAST: 1 Woman, 1 Man
RUN TIME: 4 minutes
SYNOPSIS:
Dance of the Roma Girl is a choreographic miniature inspired by Sergei Prokofiev’s final ballet, The Tale of the Stone Flower. Beginning with lyrical elegance before erupting into exhilarating virtuosity, the duet captures the vitality, freedom, and dramatic spirit of one of the ballet’s most memorable characters.
Set to Prokofiev’s richly expressive score, the choreography celebrates the composer’s remarkable ability to unite lyrical beauty with rhythmic intensity. The work distills the emotional essence of Bazhov’s magical world into a concise theatrical statement, revealing both the intimacy and exhilaration that define Prokofiev’s final ballet.
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Born in 1891 in Sontsivka, Ukraine, Sergei Prokofiev became one of the twentieth century’s greatest composers. His musical language united lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and dramatic imagination.
BACKGROUND & INSPIRATION
THE TALE OF THE STONE FLOWER
Completed near the end of Prokofiev’s life, The Tale of the Stone Flower was his final ballet. Inspired by the folktales of Pavel Bazhov, it blends folklore, fantasy, and richly characterized dance.
ELEGANCE AND FIRE
This choreography draws upon the dramatic arc of Prokofiev’s music, allowing the dance to evolve from lyrical refinement into exuberant virtuosity.
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