Swan Lake is considered the world’s most in-demand ballet. Celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful music and stunning choreography, this classic tale of love and tragedy captivates audiences worldwide. Set against the backdrop of a mystical lake, the story follows Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. In addition to its timeless narrative, Swan Lake features special variations that highlight the technical prowess and expressive depth of the

SWAN LAKE

SWAN LAKE

Where does the phrase “to swan about” come from? The early examples are from the end of the nineteenth century and simply refer to swimming like a swan. Since swans glide through the water without any apparent effort, seemingly aimless and laid-back, the idiom “swan about” came to mean ambling about without a care in the world or travelling idly or purely for pleasure. Curiously, the evidence suggests this was initially military slang of the Second World War. The first example in the Oxford Engl