Traditions performed with brilliance

Swan Lake

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World Ballet Company is dedicated to demystifying the art of ballet.

Los Angeles Times

Swan Lake is brought to life by an exceptional ensemble with detailed hand-crafted costumes and rich storytelling.

Broadway World

A heightened sense of reality, folk tales, and folk dances transmogrified into sinuous spectacle

San Diego Reader

“Like a time capsule, capturing the richness and fullness that once defined all ballet”

The Courant

Classic ballet traditions while adding new choreography, hand-painted sets, and beyond beautiful hand-sewn costumes

Enchanted Seashells

“One of the most transcendent cultural experiences I have had in a long time”

Times-Advocate

About

WHY YOU SHOULD SEE THE MOST ICONIC BALLET OF ALL:

Dual Role of Odette/Odile: The ballerina’s challenging dual role showcases contrasting characters — innocent Odette and deceptive Odile — symbolizing good and evil.
Technical Prowess: Swan Lake is notable for demanding sequences such as the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés and the precise Dance of the Little Swans.
Powerful Corps de Ballet: The synchronization and patterns of the ensemble of 24 professional ballerinas create a striking visual impact.
Tchaikovsky’s Score: A timeless masterpiece blending grandeur and complexity, it elevates the ballet’s emotional depth with its rich orchestration and unforgettable melodies. From hauntingly beautiful themes to powerful crescendos, the music mirrors the story’s emotional shifts.
Lavish Costumes: Our production features over 150 radiant costumes and intricately hand-painted sets, enhancing the visual splendor of the performance.
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Dazzling 32 Fouettés by the Black Swan

Little Swans' Dance: A Swan Lake Highlight

Romantic Ballet of Odette and Prince

Passionate Dance with Rich Heritage

Fouetté Magic by the Beloved Jester

Unity and Grace: Swans in Motion

Cast

Odette / Odile
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Prince Siegfried
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Rothbart
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Jester
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Pas de Trois
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Creative team

NADEZHDA KALININA - Choreographer | Swan Lake

Nadezhda Kalinina

Choreographer | Swan Lake

SERGEY NOVIKOV - Production Designer

Sergey Novikov

Production Designer

Anna Fokina - Repetiteur

Anna Fokina

Repetiteur

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