A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so beloved? And what exactly does ballet bring to this— or any other— story?

一个一出生就被诅咒的婴儿。一场善与恶的激烈战斗。一段被吻唤醒的真爱。自1890年首演以来，《睡美人》已经成为历史上最频繁上演的芭蕾舞剧之一。那么是什么原因让这部作品如此受人喜爱？芭蕾又究竟给这个或其他故事带来了什么？