Danses slaves et tziganes

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Danses slaves et tziganes (also referred to as Gypsy Dances) was originally choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska in 1931 as an interlude in Alexsandr Dargomijsky's opera Roussalka. This two-part divertissement consisted of a slav dance and a bohemian/gypsy dance. It was revived for de Basil's company during its American tour, and when presented at Covent Garden on 14 July 1936 included two additional interpolated solos – a 'danse boyard' performed in a notable return to the stage by the 65 year old Mathilda Kschessinska and a 'danse russe' performed by Lydia Sokolova.

The two-part divertissement was performed in Australia by the Covent Garden Russian Ballet, premiering on October 20, 1938, in Melbourne. The lead role in the slav dance, for which Alexandra Danilova had been hailed in New York, was premiered in Australia by Galina Razoumova, with the leads in the gypsy dance performed by Lorand Andahazy and Marian Ladre.

See also: Ballets Russes Australian tours

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