The main dancer stands in the center and plays a flute, which represents the sound of birds singing.

But the dancers in "Contenders" were obviously playing to win.

The games the dancers may be playing remain unfathomable.

And these 10 dancers will be playing a whole new game starting next week.

Each dancer plays a character in the drama, although most of the narration comes from a singing chorus to the side.

Although the music has not survived, there is speculation that dancers, themselves, may have played instruments onstage.

But some dancers play it as if she is dying from the start.

She wanted to watch the dancers play the game, which could not take place until Ariel returned her attention to them.

Six male dancers played deferential suitors, usually ending up at the Girls' feet.