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I in fact attended a rehearsal in which Giangeruso delivered the exact Petipa notes as told to her by Ratmansky. It really was an amazing thing to watch, seeing a dancer adapt so amazingly to a different style of dancing. The deep bends in elbows, triple chainee turns in 2 counts, lightning speed double rondejambes, and traveling hops on pointe. While not so much reflected in the other 2 dancers who dance this variation, I can assure you that April is showcasing Petipa Violente at its best. As noted by Alastair Macaulay in the premiere run of Sleeping Beauty in California, Giangeruso was a standout among the fairies. Like it or not, this variation is not "goofy" or "daffy" but indeed a special treat and showcases true "Temperament" at its best!

I am very confused as to why people do not see the brilliance in the Fairy Violente's variation and costuming. This is the way it was originally choreographed, notated, and meant to be danced, especially by April Giangeruso. A true standout, who despite being a taller ballerina, moves at the speed of light and adds just the right amount of personality and stage presence.