#OnThisDay in 1913, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered: paired with Nijinsky's choreography, it famously caused a riot. The iconic #ballet continues to inspire choreographers: check out this extract from Mats Ek's striking version, which we premiered last year. 🩰 James Streeter and Artists of English National Ballet 🎶 Stravinsky performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic #EnglishNationalBallet #riteofspring | English National Ballet

1K views · 49 reactions | "The Rite of Spring" opens May 16th and runs through June 3rd at Desert Botanical Garden. Experience a world premiere performance that you can only find in Arizona with unforgettable choreography by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and music from Igor Stravinsky. This is a show you won't want to miss - get your tickets today! #BAZRiteOfSpring #DBGPhx #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona | Facebook