Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballerina’s Mount Everest
Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead ...
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Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Review: A Magical Return to the Lake
Beautiful clarinet music filled the Citizens Opera House on opening night of Boston Ballet’s “Swan Lake,” welcoming patrons ...
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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 ...
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The gruelling triumph of Swan Lake: A ballerina’s ultimate test
It is one of the most coveted and punishing roles in ballet. The dual part of Odette and Odile in Swan Lake demands not just ...