STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with NYC Ballet's Ashley Bouder and Sara Mearns of SWAN QUEEN

By: Christina Mancuso Sep. 06, 2013

Go behind the scenes with principal dancers Ashley Bouder and Sara Mearns as they prepare for the iconic role of the Swan Queen, opening September 17, 2013. Check out the video!

Accompanied by Tschaikovsky's legendary score, New York City Ballet's full-length staging of Swan Lake infuses a timeless classic with contemporary stylishness. Passionate choreography and perfectly-paced storytelling combine with Per Kirkeby's turbulent, abstract designs echoing the psychological drama onstage.

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