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Photos: Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet

Ashley Shaw performs in choreographer Matthew Bourne's "The Red Shoes" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. This version of "The Red Shoes" is a mash-up of music from Hollywood films and trademark theatrical dance performances.

Ashley Shaw performs in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. This version of “The Red Shoes” is a mash-up of music from Hollywood films and trademark theatrical dance performances.

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Sept. 20, 2017 5:54 PM PT

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dominic North performs in “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Glenn Graham perform with members of the cast in “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre.

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Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Glenn Graham and Ashley Shaw perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

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Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw performs in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre.

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Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Michela Meazza, left, and dancers perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson.

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Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Liam Mower perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Liam Mower perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw performs in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes” at the Ahmanson Theatre.

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw, left, and dancers perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Liam Mower perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Liam Mower, left, perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dancers perform in choreographer Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Dominic North performs in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes'

Ashley Shaw and Dominic North perform in Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes.”

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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