A New Production

With Tchaikovsky's unmistakable score and scenes featuring some of the most iconic imagery in classical ballet, no company's repertoire is complete without a flagship production of Swan Lake. Unsurprisingly, the State Ballet of Georgia does not disappoint with this thrilling rendition of the bewitching supernatural romance, bringing the struggle of Odette to life under the artistic direction of Nina Ananiashvili, former prima ballerina with the Bolshoi. With sumptuous sets and glittering costumes, this is one for the ages, as the State Ballet of Georgia keeps this nearly 150-year-old story as innovative as ever.

Based on an amalgamation of folk tales, Swan Lake is the story of a beautiful maiden, Odette, imprisoned in the body of a swan by a malevolent sorcerer, Von Rothbart. At night, she and her sisters are allowed to assume human form. One such night, the dashing Prince Siegfried happens upon her, and the two fall instantly in love. What comes next is a romantic, dream-like magical adventure that sees the couple face the wrath of Rothbart and attempt to break the curse in pursuit of their happy ending.