The iconic Dance of the Cygnets, from rehearsals to stage! Watch Derek Deane's famous production of Swan Lake, on demand: https://ondemand.ballet.org.uk/production/swan-lake/ 🩰 rehearsals: Ivana Bueno, Alice Bellini, Haruhi Otani Jung ah Choi 🩰 performance: Adriana Lizardi, Alice Bellini, Katja Khaniukova, Francesca Velicu 🎶 Tchaikovsky performed by ENB Philharmonic | English National Ballet

The cygnets are an iconic role in one of the world's most popular ballets. Traditionally called 'Danse des petits cygnes', translated into English, it means 'Dance of the Little Swans.' The dance replicates huddling together for protection, but it presents a significant challenge for dancers, as they have to perform complex leg and head movements, in unison whilst holding hands. Let's hear a little more from Karla Doorbar, Maureya Lebowitz, Miki Mizutani and Reina Fukushima about this role! 📢 Y

Synchronising is the name of the game in Swan Lake, especially for the four dancers performing the famous Dance of the Cygnets. Hear from Crystal Costa and Adriana Lizardi on this coordinated endeavour before the timeless classical ballet opens in Liverpool next week (also touring to Bristol and London). Book now: http://www.ballet.org.uk/swanlake | English National Ballet