New York Theatre Ballet: Firebird

In the dark garden of the Immortal Kostchei, a tree glows, laden with golden fruit. The Firebird appears, attracted by the tree, and is pursued by Ivan Tsarevitch. He captures her and refuses to release her. She offers one of her magic feathers as ransom, and promises to return to aid him if he waves the feather when in danger. He frees her and she flies away.