Type: Ballet
Location: Mariinsky Theater, Russia
Performed by: Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra
Soloists: Ulyana Lopatkina, Igor Zelensky
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Choreographer: George Balanchine
Year: 2006

“Diamonds” is like a royal snow globe come to life! This part of the ballet is sparkly, graceful, and super elegant, in fact it is just like real diamonds. The dancers wear white and glittery costumes, and they move like princesses and princes at a magical ball. The music is by the famous composer Tchaikovsky, and it is very dreamy and grand, like a castle in winter. “Diamonds” feels calm, twirly, and beautiful. It is perfect to watch if you love fairy tales!