"In one of classical ballet's most celebrated, multifaceted, and difficult roles, Aurora matures over the course of the ballet, growing froman effervescent teenager sizing up suitors at her 16th birthday party, to an ethereal vision conjured to draw the prince to her bedside, and finally, to a bride, regal and self-assured. It's a fiercely demanding role set to Tschaikovsky's soaring score that requires persuasive acting skills and formidable technique."
"Calling the role "one of the biggest dreams of my life," she observes, "It's probably one of the biggest accomplishments you'll get to do in your ballet career because it's so hard and so long. You do everything-adagio work, pas de deux, quick jumps, turns, iconic balances, character portrayal. You get to live a full spectrum of emotions-it's so much fun.""
New York City Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty returns February 11-22 with a cast of more than 100 dancers. Aurora is the central figure who pricks her finger, falls into an enchanted sleep, and awakens a century later. The role charts maturation from an effervescent 16-year-old sizing up suitors to an ethereal vision and finally a self-assured bride. The part demands adagio work, pas de deux, quick jumps, turns, iconic balances, persuasive acting, and a full emotional spectrum. Indiana Woodward and Emma Von Enck are scheduled to perform Aurora this season, and Woodward has reshaped her preparation and sought historic and contemporary inspiration.
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