Swan Lake: The iconic arm movement of the swans | English National Ballet

It's all in the arms – The arm movement in Swan Lake is unlike any other ballet. Dancers Precious Adams, Claire Barrett, Emilia Cadorin and Eireen Evrard discuss being a swan, how they work together to achieve this ethereal look and how the arms really convey the emotions in this iconic ballet.

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English National Ballet brings this timeless classic to life in this enthralling production.

Be captivated by the romance of Prince Siegfried’s love for the Swan Queen Odette and the drama of their battle against the evil sorcerer Rothbart. Experience the magnificent sight of ballerinas in white tutus moving in unison: one of ballet’s most iconic images.

Beloved for its superb dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, Derek Deane’s Swan Lake is a thrill for dedicated fans or first-time ballet-goers alike.

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Founded in 1950 as London Festival Ballet by the great English dancers Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, English National Ballet has been at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution ever since.

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