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A Night at the Ballet

06/19/17 | New York City

The American Ballet Theatre production of Swan Lake

Last week I had the chance to see Misty Copeland perform in the role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake and it was like a fairy tale. I recently joined a social group here in New York City that organizes a variety of events and this Culture Night at the ballet was one of them. Before the performance started I got to Lincoln Center an hour before the curtain call and enjoyed a glass of champagne in the Founders Lounge where I learned about the what to expect in the performance from a ballerina on her off-night.  

Having only been to the ballet a handful of times it was interesting to hear the background of the play, about Tchaikovsky’s score, and learning which parts of Swan Lake that were the most difficult to perform – it particular where Misty as the black swan had to do 32 fouetté turns!  (And I will be honest with all of you, I did not know what a fouetté was until last week – if you are in the dark like me it is a a pirouette performed with a circular whipping movement.  And if you are more of a visual person, like I am, check out this video to see a real example).

I did not take that many pictures as photography was not allowed during the performance of Swan Lake at Lincoln Center but did snap a few at the Intermission.  And I was obsessed with the chandeliers in the lobby, according to the New York Times they are comprised of 49,000 individual pieces of crystal!

ABT at the Metropolitan Opera House with the Fountain Lincoln CenterOutside Lincoln Center for the American Ballet Theatre production of Swan LakeLincoln Center SignABT at the Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center)Tickets for The American Ballet Theatre production of Swan LakeChandeliers in the Metropolitan Opera Lobby at Lincoln CenterThe Stage at the American Ballet Theatre production of Swan LakeSnapchats from the American Ballet Theatre production of Swan LakeSwan Lake at Lincoln CenterFinale of the Swan Lake at Lincoln CenterMisty Copeland and Herman Cornejo in the American Ballet Theatre production of Swan Lake

Over the course of eight weeks there were many performances featuring a whole host of dancers but last week when I saw Swan Lake at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, June 13th Misty Copeland was dancing in the role of Odette / Odile, Herman Cornejo as Prince Siegfried, and James Whiteside as Von Rothbart – truly an all star cast.   Overall the American Ballet Theater did an incredible job with this performance and I am excited to have the chance to perhaps go back and see Misty dance again soon! 

Have you ever been to the ballet? 

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  1. Amanda says

    June 23, 2017 at 9:52 am

    This looks like an amazing evening!

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  3. Samantha Michelle says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:21 am

    This looks like a fun night at the ballet. I love going to ballet shows

  4. Sarah L says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:55 am

    That’s a great venue. I’ve only been there once many years ago.

  5. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Sounds like the perfect evening. I’d love to see Swan Lake.

  6. Lucy says

    June 19, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Wow, I am so jealous you got to see her perform in real life, that is so cool!

  7. LOLA says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:02 am

    I HAVE NEVER BEEN BT WOULD LVE TO

  8. Ashley says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Oh my god Swan Lake is one of my favorite ballets! I used to go see Swan Lake and the Nutcracker every year when I was younger! I hope you had a wonderful time!

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  9. Pam says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:59 am

    I have been to the ballet at Lincoln Center and the Nutcracker is always a huge hit.

    Thanks for including the YouTube video. I can’t imagine how much practice and strength it takes to perform that many in a row!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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