Swan Lake (Martins)
Anatomy of a Dance
Laine Habony on Peter Martins’ Swan Lake
Laine Habony gives insight into the teamwork involved in the Corps de Ballet’s first entrance in Swan Lake — and the challenges of not looking like a “lazy swan,” keeping her place in line, and the importance of performing in the correct shoe for intense pointe work.
Anatomy of a Dance
Russell Janzen on Peter Martins’ SWAN LAKE
Russell Janzen talks about the importance of the Black Swan pas de deux in the dramatic action of Swan Lake, and the level of trust required between himself and the ballerina in the role of Odette/Odile (Teresa Reichlen) that helps convey the emotional connection the two characters share.