The 50th anniversary season would not be complete without a signature Ben Stevenson production. A lavish production that premiered in 1990, Stevenson’s The Sleeping Beauty is recognized as one of the supreme achievements of classical ballet. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Klett and Houston Ballet dancers about the roles of Aurora, Lilac Fairy and Carabosse in Ben Stevenson’s The Sleeping Beauty.

Learn more about the free lecture series at:
www.houstonballet.org/about/ece/dance-talks/

0:00 Introduction
2:34 Synopsis of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet
4:12 How women are portrayed
7:42 Ballet Version Explained
11:38 Aurora’s Character
16:30 Dancing the Rose Adagio
21:10 Role of the Lilac Fairy
25:04 Other Fairies Explained
26:21 Why Ben Steveson created Carabosse
30: 21 Carabosse’s costume and makeup
31:02 Difference between Lilac and Carabosse
35:20 Portrayal of Women compared to other ballets
38:00 Fairytale Characters Variations
41:15 QA: What's new about the show this time?
44:02 QA: How many casts?
46:35 QA: What does Ben Stevenson’s rendition add?
48:14 QA: What other roles are you playing?
51:10 QA: Portraying Sleeping Beauty during the second act?
54:40 QA: Is there a costume for everyone or do you share?
57:17 Closing Remarks

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