Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: 'Swan Lake' is a ballerina's Mount Everest
Many across the world know “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Far fewer know just how hard the main ballerina role ...
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This ‘Swan Lake’ Keeps the Tutus but Sheds the Tights
Each swan has an individuality that’s unusual in “Swan Lake,” a ballet in which the corps de ballet typically strives for absolute uniformity. The dancers seem more muscular and modern ...
‘Swan Lake’ thrills audiences with superb dancing — and the choice to play ‘O Canada’ at every performance
This is the first revival of former artistic director Karen Kain’s production of the late 19th-century Russian classic.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet dazzles the stage with Swan Lake
The performance of Swan Lake is brought to life by principal dancers Anna Stoianova, playing Odette, and Daniel Kish, playing ...
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Corps shines in National Ballet of Canada’s aesthetically muddled Swan Lake
In the first revival of National Ballet of Canada's 2022 Swan Lake, a strong corps de ballet and star turn by Genevieve Penn Nabity almost overcome a muddled visual concept.
Dallas dance companies rethink ‘Swan Lake’ from the female point of view
They say a classical ballet isn’t over until the female protagonist dies. Tchaikovsky’s popular 1870s Swan Lake is a prime ...
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Review: Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘Bourne’s swans soar once more’
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is at Bristol Hippodrome on March 4-8 at 7.30pm, with additional 2.30pm matinee shows on Thursday and Saturday. For ticket availability, visit www.atgtickets.com.