Kings ... on toes

An overwhelming event shocks the world in the XVIII century when the King ap-peared in the ballet on stage. You say, “The King … on toes?” You have to read further to investigate the fact. Did you happen to see the dancers in magnificent court costumes on the stage? Their faces were hidden by masks. However, viewers could easily recognize the actors. All eyes were riveted to the only one, the dazzling costume Apollo. That was the King ... King, dancing a ballet? That was amazing, wasn’t it? Meanwhile, the history knows that the King often took part in ballet dancing. Louis XIV, for example, participated in more than thirty productions. In order to succeed, he also had been practicing for hours. On toes? At that time his ministers were thinking about the affairs of state. What do you think about such a situation? Wasn’t it interesting? Whether the talks were good or bad, ballet continued its existence. A hymn in honor of the Sun of God sounded and the actors appeared on the stage. And there was the King! Allegory was very straightforward: the recent unprecedented title of “co-part-sun” was neighbored with Louis XIV. The audience was in ecstasy. The hands, gloved, politely and noiselessly were applauding the monarch, who was taking part in the ballet and dancing together with the other actors. Some, you guess, were beaming straightforward, with inner enthusiastic smile, counted what France's new luxurious pastime had cost - “King of the Bolshoi Ballet”. The King tried to dance on toes!