A young French dancer arrives in mid 19th century Saint Petersburg.Realizing his performing days are numbered, he becomes a choreographer, about to change the future of ballet.

Marius Petipa, le maître français du ballet russe

Five Romeos. Five Juliets. Who will take the stage on opening night? From grueling rehearsals to the world premiere, Romeos & Juliets offers an unprecedented behind-the-curtain look at The National Ballet of Canada as ten dancers vie to perform the lead roles on the coveted opening night of Romeo and Juliet, as envisioned by acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky in celebration of the company's 60th anniversary.