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Sweethearts on Stage
Sweethearts on Stage
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we present some of ABT’s most romantic roles and their leading dancers.
Romeo and Juliet
Devon Teuscher and Aran Bell
It’s love at first sight for this star-crossed couple. Juliet and Romeo share a flirtatious and mysterious dance at the masquerade ball.
Harlequinade
Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
With a little good fortune and help from friends, true love triumphs over all in Harlequinade. Columbine and Harlequin overcome comic struggles and celebrate with a grand wedding.
The Sleeping Beauty
Hee Seo and Cory Stearns
Prince Désiré becomes enamored with a vision of Princess Aurora. Their true love breaks the evil spell of Carabosse and the couple unites at last.
La Fille mal gardée
Misty Copeland and Herman Cornejo
Against her mother’s wishes, Lise falls in love and secretly dances with the farmer Colas. Lise’s mother eventually gives in to the couple’s persistent passion and the town rejoices.
The Nutcracker
Sarah Lane and Joseph Gorak
In The Nutcracker, Clara sees herself grow up and transform into a beautiful Princess. Clara, the Princess and the Nutcracker Prince dance a romantic pas de deux expressing their love for each other.