March 29, 2024

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Swan Lake – Pas de Quatre (Dance of the Small Swans) rehearsal

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Get an insider look at the famous dance of the 4 small swans from Swan Lake.

In rehearsal with Pacific Northwest Ballet corps de ballet dancers Carli Samuelson, Amanda Clark, Liora Neuville and Leta Biasucci (left-right). The rehearsal is led by ballet master Anne Dabrowski.

Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, and was founded in 1972. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory ballets in Seattle and on tour.

——–FAQ’s——–

Q: Why do they wear tights over their leotards?
A: Often dancers find it more comfortable for partnering.

Q: Who are the girls doing similar steps in the background?
A: There are multiple casts for most roles: a) so the dancers don’t get too fatigued on a busy performance weekend b) so more dancers get an opportunity to perform c) if anyone is injured, there is someone who can step in for them. Right after the end of this video, the other cast rehearsed the exact same excerpt.

To see this video combined with performance footage: bit.ly/1kAaTXW

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