A New Swan Lake From Ballet Jörgen

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Ballet Jörgen presents Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen's brand-new imagining of the world-famous ballet, with a uniquely Canadian twist. Moving the action from the fairytale castles of Europe to Nova Scotia's own Fortress of Louisbourg. Enchanting, thrilling, and completely unforgettable, join the company for this very special premiere as it takes to the road in spring 2027.

What Is the Story?

Dashing Prince Siegfried is urged by his mother to marry soon; in fact, he must make his choice at the upcoming royal ball. In defiance, the young man heads out to the forest to hunt, where he witnesses an event that will change his life forever - the transformation of a simple swan into a beautiful woman - Odette, who is under a spell of a wicked sorcerer. The only way to break this spell is for one who has never loved before to love her. However, the sorcerer has his own designs on the Kingdom, and plots to take it with a secret weapon that looks remarkably like the innocent Odette...