Principal dancers Polina Semionova (L) and Vladimir Malakhov perform Maurice Bejart's "Serait-ce la mort" during a dress rehearsal at the Deutsche Oper opera house in Berlin October 24, 2008. Malakhov's upcoming gala show, "Malakhov and Friends" will premier on October 24, 2008, performing with the very best dancers from around the world. [China Daily/Agencies]