No ugly duckling

Romance abounds as Kansas City Ballet's acclaimed production of the iconic classic returns to set pulses racing this Valentine's Day, for the first time since 2016. Choreographed by Deon Carney after Petipa and Ivanov's immortal staging and set to Tchaikovsky's irrepressible score, prepare to lose your heart to the beauty, wonder and magic of Swan Lake.

What is the story?

Drawing its roots from Eastern European folklore, Swan Lake tells the story of the tragic Princess Odette. Cursed by the evil Sorceror Rothbart to spend her days as a swan, she can only escape if she wins the love of one who has never loved before. Enter the dashing Prince Siegfried, himself tasked with finding a bride before the following evening. Together, the pair gear up to defeat Rothbart and win the day for true love.