Photo courtesy of World Ballet Company.
Due to popular demand, the World Ballet Company announced the return of its breathtaking production of “Swan Lake,” now on tour for the beginning of the 2026-27 season. On Oct. 24, the company will bring its signature blend of classical artistry and Broadway-style theatrical flair to Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, one of over 80 performances gracing stages across the country.
This particular production of “Swan Lake” will feature a live orchestra performance, offering Greeley audiences a rare chance to experience Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed in real time. More than background music, the score is a masterwork in its own right: rich, technically demanding and emotionally charged. Its live performance requires extraordinary precision and stamina, paralleling the complexity of the choreography onstage. Together, the dancers and musicians create a fully immersive experience where movement and music are in perfect, breathtaking harmony.
Now in its fourth full season, World Ballet Company is committed to making ballet accessible and engaging for audiences in communities large and small in over 40 U.S. states. Known for its cinematic staging, original choreography and global roster of professional dancers, the company presents reimagined classics in more than 180 different cities each year.
“We believe ballet is for everyone, and the response from audiences nationwide has been incredible,” says producer Gulya Hartwick, who co-founded World Ballet Company with Sasha Gorskaya. “‘Swan Lake’ is arguably the most iconic ballet ever created, and we’re thrilled to bring this majestic production to you.”
The production features choreography by Nadezhda Kalinina, based on the original staging by Marius Petipa, as well as over 150 hand-sewn costumes, stunning projection and multi-media visuals and richly detailed, hand-painted sets created using centuries-old theatrical techniques.
“Our ‘Swan Lake’ combines the elegance of classical ballet with vivid, immersive storytelling,” Gorskaya says. “It’s a magical experience for both ballet newcomers and longtime fans.”
A timeless tale of love, betrayal and transformation, “Swan Lake” follows Prince Siegfried as he encounters Odette, a princess doomed to live as a swan by day under the spell of a sorcerer. Though Prince Siegfried pledges his love and vows to break the curse, he is deceived by the sorcerer’s daughter, Odile—the dazzling and mysterious Black Swan—leading to heartbreak and tragedy. With its unforgettable imagery, including the iconic Dance of the Little Swans and the spellbinding 32 fouettés of the Black Swan, all set to Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score, Swan Lake endures as one of the most technically demanding and emotionally resonant ballets of all time.
The 2026-27 World Ballet Company season will also include:
- “The Nutcracker” (Nov. 13-Dec. 28, 2026)
- “The Sleeping Beauty” (Feb. 4-May 15, 2027)
- “Swan Lake” (Feb. 4-May 15, 2027)
Performance details
- What: “Swan Lake”
- Date: Oct, 24, 2026
- Showtime: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley
- Tickets: $52.50-107.50 (all fees included), on sale here.
- Run time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)
- Recommended for: Ages 5 and up
