Male Dance: Pulcineella

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To start off, we have chosen these works as all three ballet works feature a male dancer as the lead role. Nowadays, many ballet works features a female as the main role. Hence, we thought that it would be interesting to showcase ballets with a male as the main character and show the audience the significance of a male dancer. Starting off with Le Spectre de la Rose, we picked this work as it highlights the versatility that male dancers can encompass. His entrance was grand and powerful. However, when he begins to dance with the female, his movements showcase a more feminine side.
Next, we have chosen Pulcinella. This ballet has interesting movements that are not really balletic as they are more of neo-classical and contemporary. It will entertain

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