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These images from Great Performances: The Little Mermaid from the San Fransisco Ballet feature important scenes from the ballet. From the underwater paradise to the Prince's kingdom, each scene brilliantly evokes the beauty, love and loss the Little Mermaid endures as she makes her journey from mermaid to human.
Compare the characters featured in the ballet. Looking through the images, which dancer do you find most compelling? Which dancer is the least compelling? Provide examples from the photos to support your answer.
What cultural elements do you think influenced the ballet (e.g., set design, costumes, etc.)? Where do you see elements of these influences in the images?
Do you think this presentation enriches the classic fairytale or reduces it? Cite specific images to support your claim.
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