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One of Shanghai Ballet’s classics

Classical — a ballet masterpiece that has lived 120 years.

Splendid — choreographed by overseas artist & music composed by Tchaikovsky.

Custom made by Shanghai Ballet — the distinct Shanghai style has won international recognition.

This piece is classic, exquisite, skilled, and challenging.

Swan Lake, a must-see ballet that has never failed the audience.

[Introduction]

Since 1895 till date, Swan Lake has won its accolade in the world's ballet scene for over 120 years. It exudes an air of purity, with stunning ballet techniques that keep it in the top tier of the classical ballet repertoire.

Shanghai Ballet invited Derek Deane, former Artistic Director at English National Ballet, as Choreographer of the Grand Version of Swan Lake, who puts together an ocean of swans which is unprecedented in the ballet world. The most charismatic star dancers, the largest corp de ballet, will be a perfect combination attributed to the 123 years old classic masterpiece.

[About Shanghai Ballet]

Shanghai Ballet was formally renamed in 1979 at the base of The White-haired Girl performing team. Ballet The White-haired Girl won the Gold Medal of the Best Classical Dance Works of the 20th Century in China, which helped establish the company’s predominant position in ballet circle in China.

With a history of forty year, Shanghai Ballet has created and staged ballet Jane Eyre(Patrick de BANA),The Butterfly Lovers (XIN Lili), A Sigh of Love (Bertrand d’At), Bright Red Star(ZHAO Ming), Echoes of Eternity (Patrick de BANA), Hamlet (Derek Deane), The Last Mission of Marco Polo (Jose Martinez), Shanghai Grand Theatre’s version The Nutcracker (Derek Deane), Shanghai Ballet Version The Sleeping Beauty(Derek Deane). Besides, the repertoire of the company includes Swan Lake (Derek Deane), Romeo and Juliet (Derek Deane), Coppelia (Pierre Lacotte), La Sylphide (Jean-Paul Gravier), The Nutcracker (Tetsutaro Shimizu), Giselle, Don Quixote, Balanchine and Beyond, The Ode of Joy—Gala Performance.

Such artists as SHI Zhongqin, MAO Huifang and LING Guiming etc came out with the glory of The White-haired Girl while XIN Lili, WANG Qifeng and YANG Xinhua, etc stood out with the inheritance of The White-haired Girl and creations. Nowadays, new generations as CHEN Zhenrong, JI Pingping, FAN Xiaofeng, WU Husheng, QI Bingxue, etc. shine with the new repertories and creations. Since its founding, the company has impressed with the talent and perfectionism of its dancers, many of whom have shined in various international dance competitions. The dancers have won total of 52medals among which the first Gold Medal, and the first Grand Prix of Pas de Deux of Chinese winners were from Shanghai Ballet.

Shanghai Ballet is active in cultural exchanges with both local and international artists and companies. The company not only tours nationwide but has also graced the stages of many countries and regions, including the U.S.A., U.K, Canada, France, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Finland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, etc.

[Creative Team]

Composer: P.I.Tchaikovsky

Choreographer: Derek Deane (After Marius Petipa)

Scenery & Costume Designer: Peter Farmer

Lighting Designer: Howard Harrison