Choreography: Diablo Ballet's Lauren Jonas, Sean Kelly and Christopher Lam after Marius Petipa. Diablo Ballet's version of Swan Lake Suite is staged by Diablo Ballet's repetiteur Christopher Lam and ...

Swan Lake is more than just Black Swan — it’s one of the most legendary productions of all time. First staged in 1895 with music by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this ...

The Philadelphia Ballet always shines, but there is a certain sweet spot when Artistic Director Angel Corella has a chance to interpret Tchaikovsky works originally staged by choreographer Marius ...

"Marius Petipa: The Emperor's Ballet Master" by Nadine Meisner; Oxford University Press, $34.95 Not all queers want in their dreams to dance like swans. Even so, the image that probably comes to mind ...

Revered today as one of the world’s most beloved ballets, “Swan Lake" was not a success in its 1877 premiere. It hit its stride in an 1895 revival that included revisions to the Tchaikovsky’s music.

“Swan Lake” is such a pretty name for a ballet. It sounds like the perfect place to cavort with friends and find the love of your life, graceful white birds gliding by and the moon working its magic.

A bold and innovative interpretation of one of the most iconic and timeless ballets is in store for us this weekend with Ballet Preljocaj’s two performances of Swan Lake, February 25-26 at The Granada ...

The cavalier expansively offers his hand in a descending arc through the air. As the ballerina places her hand in his, she steps onto point and extends one leg behind her. Welcome to ballet. This ...

Miami City Ballet is closing out its season with the return of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s re-imagining of Swan Lake. It had its North American premiere with MCB over two years ago. Ratmansky's ...

In a celebration of ballet’s rich history and modern influence, the Petipa Heritage Foundationis set to host anawards gala on Sept. 23. The event, dedicated to honoring exceptional ballet dancers and ...