The Rite of Spring || Behind the scenes The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways. Join us as this one of a kind double bill take

1.8K views | Come see the world premiere of Ib Andersen's "The Rite of Spring" while you still can! May 16-June 3, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8pm nightly at Desert Botanical Garden. Experience this ballet outside under the desert sky! You won't want to miss this! #BAZRiteofSpring #DBGPhx #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona | Facebook

4K views · 115 reactions | English National Ballet Rite of Spring Pina Bausch’s version | Fondation Igor Stravinsky | Facebook