Last year, the SF Ballet presented Helgi Tomasson’s strikingly modern Swan Lake, which instantly sold out; the famous ballet was reprised again for 2017 season with continued great success. What makes Swan Lake still relevant today? For principal dancers performing Swan Lake is a must-have career highlight. Playing two roles of Odette/Odile - the white swan and the black swan - is the dramatic highlight of the entire ballet. Yuan Yuan Tan, SF Ballet principal dancer, successfully performs one of the most difficult roles in this ballet with full confidence.

Source: Forbes April 16, 2017 20:26 UTC