Scene 5.

In a moment dancing lessons are to begin at the castle, and once again the Prince is nowhere to be found! Where can he be? C’est une catastrophe! The shame! The Chamberlain, who doubles as dancing master, rages in the ballroom. Suddenly, a fanfare sounds. The King and Queen have come to see how their son’s lessons are coming along. The Chamberlain is at a total loss, he starts to sing and dance himself. The Prince, who overslept, finally arrives and the real dance number begins.