King of Gypsies (Clopin)

Esmeralda
Ensemble
-New Gypsies (F3-5,9-11/M1,5,6,8,12)
-New Gypsies (F2,7/M3,11)
From m.92 add F1,6,8/M2,4,9,10 o stage

#6 Balancing Act

Direct segue from "Hurry, Hurry I"

Alan Menken

Stephen Schwartz

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Clopin: "...here in their safe haven known as the Court of Miracles..."

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the way you dance is made to make men fall

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Esmeralda: "I dance."

Esmeralda: "Esmeralda" Clopin: "And how do you intend to earn your keep, Esmeralda?" Clopin: "Dance... yes"

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Gypsy Woman(F2): "Asset? Hah! She's the reason

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Esmeralda: "He was arresting a friend!"

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Who else needs these?"

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Clopin: "But Esmeralda, you just worry about yourself here. Otherwise you'll
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Applause Segue into "Hurry, Hurry II"