Ballet Arizona’s Breathtaking “Swan Lake” Returns to the Valley

Back by popular demand, Ballet Arizona is thrilled to present Ib Andersen’s Swan Lake at Symphony Hall from Oct. 24 through 27th. This timeless story, adored by all ages, will grace the stage for the first time since 2017.

Out of all the great classics, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet of all time. A passionate romantic tragedy, Swan Lake depicts the heartache and woe of two doomed lovers and the evil forces that come between them. Arizonans can experience the famous ballet known for its iconic white and black swans and the glory of Tchaikovsky’s music performed live by The Phoenix Symphony.

“For more than 100 years, Swan Lake has remained a classic for many reasons. It is a celebration of artistry and beauty in ballet, with its combination of storytelling, emotional expression, and skillful mastery of classical ballet technique—not to mention it’s set to one of the most beautiful music scores ever created. It’s no wonder that it holds many special memories for dancers and audiences alike,” said Daniela Cardim, the artistic director of Ballet Arizona.

Ballet Arizona’s Opening Night Series Sponsors are F. Francis and Dionne Najafi of Pivotal Foundation. Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Ballet Arizona box office at 602-381-1096. Group sales and season subscriptions are also available online, as well as tickets to the Studio Spotlight performance.

For more information and the full list of showtimes, visit https://balletaz.org/performance/swan-lake/2024-10-24/.  

Since 1986, Ballet Arizona has been dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating new and innovative works. Under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Daniela Cardim – a former soloist with the Ballet of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janiero and Dutch National Ballet – Ballet Arizona is excited to follow her lead to the future of dance in Arizona. During its 38th season, the Valley’s professional ballet company will present Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, the U.S. premiere of Frida, Spring Mix, All Balanchine and Eroica. For more information, visit balletaz.org.

Ballet Arizona Swan Lake, Image by Michael Higgins