Rare Gala Performance Maria Alexandrova Age 17 & Nikolai Tsiskaridze Age 21 Bolshoi 1995

Maria Alexandrova, a student at age 17, performed with Nikolai Tsiskaridze, who was 21, in a rare pas de deux choreographed by L. Lavrovsky and Golovkina for an older version of Giselle. The piece, also known as the Minkus Pas De Deux and sometimes as the Adam Pas De Deux, remains a subject of debate regarding its true origins. Viewers are encouraged to share any additional knowledge about this beautiful choreography in the comments.