Swan Lake - Pas de Quatre (Dance of the Little Swans) rehearsal

Get an insider look at the famous dance of the 4 little swans from Swan Lake.

In rehearsal with Pacific Northwest Ballet corps de ballet dancers Carli Samuelson, Amanda Clark, Liora Neuville and Leta Biasucci (left-right). The rehearsal is led by Rehearsal Director Anne Dabrowski.

Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, and was founded in 1972. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory ballets in Seattle and on tour.

--------FAQ's--------

Q: Why do they wear tights over their leotards?
A: Often dancers find it more comfortable for partnering.

Q: Who are the girls doing similar steps in the background?
A: There are multiple casts for most roles: a) so the dancers don't get too fatigued on a busy performance weekend b) so more dancers get an opportunity to perform c) if anyone is injured, there is someone who can step in for them. Right after the end of this video, the other cast rehearsed the exact same excerpt.

[tiad]

Them: out of breath
the teacher: ok next time we'll do it faster

[theprancingpony]

"Good ladies. So we'll do it faster."

[Axhicleos]

"Good. So we'll do it faster"
If that ain't every teacher in the world

[cabinfeverremedy]

People don't realize how hard these group variations are. It's like suspenseful. In a solo you can often hide a mistake and the public will never notice. In this if someone goes down the whole thing goes to hell. You cannot have an off moment ever!

[nejooky]

Love how people at the back are following their movements lmao

[jasminemississo]

Teacher: "Very good, ladies. ... We do it faster next time."
Me: "What wait? O.o"

[carlal.]

Love the sound of their pointe shoes on the floor.

[ProgressiveBoink]

Those legs! I can't imagine the strength.

[roxanna]

The one in black is outstanding - she just has something which makes her better than the others although they're good also. I don't know if it's her precision, posture or what but she's mesmerising.

[bhumikasureka]

AnD A DoWn UP AnD a dOwN Up


sorry that had me dying

[queenietheroyalpain]

I love how they seem so full of energy then they are exhausted by the end. I also love the girl who was dancing in the background

[rkgk]

It must take some seriously incredible strength to do that.

[jordianme]

I love the  way they perfectly hide their tiredness til the end when...all of them clearly pant and gasp :-)

[AlphaVo]

Liora (the ballerina in black) retired from ballet 😱 She was so good! She DEFINITELY would have become a Principal dancer. She retired to maintain her health which is 👍👍👍 Being healthy is the most important decision after all.

[foamoftheocean]

"...so we'll do it faster next time"


having been a ballerina, my heart died a little for these dancers. Amazing work!

[Laraisthebomb]

When people say ballet is just "pretty" and isn't athletic, show them these girls. Proves everything ignorant about ballet wrong.
Stunning performance, incredibly talented and more importantly clearly dedicated and hard working.

[aliceking]

When ever I see these vids I just wish my parents forced me to do dance when I was 4


UPDATE FOR EVERYONE: I posted that comment when I was like 11 I didn’t think anyone would see it. I started hiphop that year and then lyrical the next 2 years. The principal of my studio actually came to me and asked me to start ballet because she saw potential, my parents obviously couldn’t afford that so my principal ended up letting me do it for free in 2020 and 2021. I’m so grateful I got this opportunity, I’ve wanted to dance my entire life but was never able to due to money and time. I’m now turning 16 in a few months and wtf why did this comment get so much

[jasminepnabila]

After seeing this im feeling very untalented.

[katesmith-thompson]

Six years later...still the best cygnet dance on Youtube. Too bad 3 of the 4 of these dancers are now retired...they are all gorgeous to watch. (Leta Biasucci was just promoted to Principal at PNB.)

[shift]

Teacher: Next time we will do it faster!
Me: speeds up video.