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ing as the dancing of Altinay Asylmuratova. In the “Shades,” the third act of the ballet Le Bayadere, she showed impeccable technical precision, physical exhiliration allied to classical sensibility. Slender yet sculptured in physique, legs flashed into highest extension, flawless arabesques, thrilling pirouettes, but also fine delicacy in the smallest steps — a truly “Prima ballerina assoluta.” The audience reacted with an ovation which lasted ten minutes. A breathtaking performance not soon to be forgotten.

The rest of the program showed the disciplined training and cohesion of the corps de ballet and the brilli

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