This classic ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s music and the well-known tale of Odette and Odile is presented by Russian Moscow Ballet. The production follows the story of a prince, a cursed swan princess, and a love tested by deception and fate.

About the Show

Swan Lake is a classical ballet inspired by a German fairy tale and set to music by Tchaikovsky. The story follows Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and human by night. The narrative explores love, deception, and sacrifice through a dramatic four-act structure.

The production also highlights the contrast between Odette, the pure White Swan, and Odile, the deceptive Black Swan, who appears during the royal celebration and confuses the prince.

The staging includes distinct visual settings such as a royal palace, a fantasy-like forest, and a moonlit lake scene.

Cast & Creatives

Russian Moscow Ballet

The Russian Moscow Ballet was founded in 2011 and is described as a rising name in Russian classical ballet. The company performs widely across Russia and internationally, presenting classical works such as Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Nutcracker. Its dancers are trained in leading Russian ballet institutions and the company collaborates with major theatres such as the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre.

Artistic Director / Company Leadership

Mikhail Mikhailov

• Ballet principal artist and dance instructor
• Since 2019, serves as director and artistic director of the Russian Moscow Ballet
• Previously worked in multiple ballet companies including Kremlin Ballet and Moscow City Ballet

Female Lead Performer

Aleksandra Yevgenievna Tzirek

• Graduate of the Belarusian State Choreography College
• Performed multiple major roles including Odette/Odile in Swan Lake
• Extensive repertoire across classical ballet productions

Male Lead Performer

Lev Breier

• Graduate of Moscow State Choreography Academy
• Experienced performer in classical ballets including Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Nutcracker
• Has toured internationally across Europe, Asia, and other regions

Event Program / Story Outline

Act I
Prince Siegfried receives a bow and is told he must choose a bride. He goes hunting and arrives at the lake.

Act II
At the lake, he meets Odette, a swan princess under a curse that turns her into a swan by day. He falls in love with her.

Act III
At the royal celebration, Odile disguised as Odette deceives the prince. Odette is devastated, and the truth is revealed.

Act IV
The prince seeks forgiveness, and love ultimately breaks the curse, reuniting them beyond tragedy.

Why It’s Worth Seeing

This production is built around one of the most recognizable works in classical ballet, combining Tchaikovsky’s music with iconic choreography and technically demanding dance sequences such as the famous Black Swan 32 fouetté turns. The performance also features a variety of classical ensemble pieces, including the “Little Swans Dance” and national-style dances performed during the royal scene.

It is a production that appeals both to audiences discovering ballet for the first time and to those familiar with classical repertoire, offering a clear narrative structure, strong visual staging, and well-known ballet highlights.