Group shot of Princess Ariadne, Theseus the Hero and Greek sacrificial maidens and youths:
Left to Right: Hester Fitzgerald, Kathleen Bannon, Ali Pourfarroukh (facing upstage), Marjorie Tallchief (in lift), Karina Reiger, Lili Cockerille, Finis Jhung, Richard Wagner, Dennis Wayne

"Ariadne" was premiered on March 12, 1965 in Paris during the Harkness Ballet's first European tour. Choreography was by Alvin Ailey, Music by Andre Jolivet, Sets by Ming Cho Lee, Costumes by Theonie Aldredge.

Part of celebration dance after the Minotaur is slain.

Previous | Next

Harkness Index | Dance Index

©2006 Mark B. Anstendig

Gallery |  People | Places | Pets | Odds and Ends | Messraster | Photos of Me | Anstendig Institute Artwork | Contact Me

Click on the Gallery to see the full list of categories.