The company's first production of Swan Lake featured scenery and costumes by Cecil Beaton, later redesigned by Rouben Ter-Arutunian in 1964, and finally by Alain Vaes in 1986—who famously dressed the swan corps in black. Rumor has it Balanchine may have been planning this striking change in 1981 when he ordered 400 yards of black tarlatan. When asked about the mysterious request he simply replied, "There are black swans as well." See the full flock take the stage on the All Balanchine I program
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15K views · 682 reactions | An iconic tale, condensed into a single, heartrending act. Experience a world of eternal love and sacrifice this fall with George Balanchine's Swan Lake, opening one week from today on the All Balanchine I program. Don't miss your chance to witness the most famous feathers in show business. Reserve remaining tickets at nycballet.com/allbalanchine1 | New York City Ballet | Facebook
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In our latest Anatomy of a Dance feature, Soloist Emily Kikta finds ways to move fully within the classical parameters of the Valse Bluette, an up-tempo variation that is unique to George Balanchine's Swan Lake, returning to our stage beginning May 19 on the Balanchine Ratmansky II program: nycballet.com/balanchineratmansky2spring | New York City Ballet
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11K views · 827 reactions | Join us at 1 PM EDT for At the Barre with Soloist and The School of American Ballet faculty member Lauren King, live on our Instagram. Lauren will be leading a class featuring repertory-inspired combinations. Download the At the Barre with Lauren King playlist on Spotify to play the repertory music at home. In the meantime, watch Lauren in the Pas de Quatre from George Balanchine's Swan Lake. Tune in today—@nycballet on Instagram. | New York City Ballet | Facebook
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Flock to the ballet this fall to experience George Balanchine’s drama-packed one-act Swan Lake. Exuding elegance and passion, Swan Lake showcases Balanchine's classical mastery alongside his sunny Donizetti Variations and the shimmering Ballade on the All Balanchine I program, SEPT 16-28. | New York City Ballet
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Balanchine’s Swan Lake captures the essence of a timeless tale in a one-act work of breathtaking artistry. Experience the rapture, heartache, and drama of this classic story ballet, brought to life with NYCB’s unmatched elegance, SEPT 16-28. | New York City Ballet
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80 reactions · 12 comments | Balanchine distilled the classic tale of Swan Lake into a one-act work, full of spectacular dancing and heart-throbbing drama. See it alongside Ratmansky's Pictures at an Exhibition on Balanchine + Ratmansky II. MAY 19-28, tickets start at $38. | New York City Ballet | Facebook
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