Entree: In ballet, the term Entree has two meanings: 1. Entree can refer to the opening number in a suite of dances known as the Grand Pas (or Grand Pas d'action: Classical Pas de deux: etc.) The Entree typically precedes the Grand adage, and is typically a short number which serves as an introduction for the suite. One famous Entree is the opening number of the famous Paquita Grand Pas Classique, in which the lead Ballerina and the corps de ballet perform a mazurka. Another famous Entree is the opening waltz to the Black Swan Pas de deux from Swan Lake. When the term Entree refers to the opening number of the Grand Pas, etc., it is referred to in musical terms as the Intrada. 2. Entree can also mean a number in which the lead character or characters of a ballet make their initial appearance on stage. One famous Entree occurs in the first act of the Petipa/Tchaikovsky ballet The Sleeping Beauty, in which the Princess Aurora makes her Entree during her birthday celebrations. Another occurs in the first act of the Petipa/Minkus ballet La Bayadere, in which the temple dancer Nikiya makes her entrance during the Festival of Fire. The opening harp candenza of the celebrated Le Corsaire Pas de Deux serves as the musical Entree, as the Danseur also makes his Entree before the Grand adage.

 

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