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Petipa
The Compañía Nacional de Danza (National Dance Company of Spain), under the artistic direction of Muriel Romero, has sought to pay tribute to the figure of Marius Petipa (1818-1910), considered the father of classical ballet. Born in Marseille in 1818, Petipa is perhaps the most important choreographer in the history of dance.
This legendary French dancer and choreographer, who settled in imperial Russia, is credited with fundamental works for dance such as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Paquita, Raymonda, and La Bayadère. These choreographies shaped the canon of Russian ballet in the 19th century, making Petipa the ultimate authority in this art form. The National Dance Company has included Petipa's pieces since its inception and throughout its history. Different artistic directors chose to stage Raymonda; this was done by Maya Plisetskaya in 1987, José Carlos Martínez in 2013, and once again today, in 2025, by Muriel Romero.
Our current director has chosen two works by the great choreographer -Paquita Grand pas Classique and Raymonda Divertimento- directed respectively by Azari Plisetski and José Carlos Martínez, both key figures in the history of the Compañía Nacional de Danza.
PAQUITA GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE
A female ballet that exudes Spanish taste for the seemingly impossible romance of its plot between a Spanish gypsy and a Napoleonic officer. It returns to the stage with the CND 35 years after its last performance.
PAQUITA GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE
RAYMONDA DIVERTIMENTO
The legs dance in a pure classical style, while the torso and arms adopt a gesture typical of character dance. The version that José Carlos Martínez dedicated to Maya Plisétskaya returns to the stage.
RAYMONDA DIVERTIMENTO