A Message from Natalia Makarova on the 40th Anniversary of La Bayadère

Natalia Makarova’s production of La Bayadère premiered with ABT 40 years to this date – May 21, 1980 – at the Metropolitan Opera House. In this video, listen to the choreographer reflect on the creation of the ballet and her message to dancers at this current time in history.

Produced by Dina Makaroff
Edited by David Villavert
Video footage courtesy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts