I'm sorry. This is a pretty week review. It completely misses the point the Toni utterly rejected the classic format of corps, solo/pas de deux, corps, etc. in favor of an almost opera-like telling of a magical story. It was truly inspiring and should propel her into the first rank of modern ballet choreographers. Although it did not offer the more-traditional openings for strong male partnering to highlight the men in the company, it showed both male and female dancers at their exquisite best. The choreography made excellent use of the music to carry forward the storyline.

The costumes and makeup were truly fantastic, The audience could almost shiver at the cold in the ice palace. A triumph for Eugene Ballet. This was a production that would not at all be out of place at American Ballet Theater or the New York City Ballet.