The Dance of the Miller belongs to 'The Three-Cornered Hat,' a ballet by the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, with choreography by Léonide Massine, based on the eponymous novel by the 19th-century writer Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. After its premiere in London on July 21, 1919, the work achieved resounding success, praised for its successful synthesis of music, dance, drama, and set design. This premiere took place at the Alhambra Theatre in the British capital under the baton of Ernest Ansermet, with sets and costumes designed by Pablo Picasso.