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SWAN LAKE
Christopher Wheeldon and Swan Lake - it’s hard to imagine a more perfect pairing. The most popular ballet of all time, reinvented by the finest choreographer working in the world today. Last seen at the 2003 Edinburgh International Festival, with a stunning trio of works performed by San Francisco Ballet, Wheeldon knows exactly how to please a crowd. This year he’s here with Pennsylvania Ballet and the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, for what’s sure to be another unforgettable night of dance.
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Behind the scenes with dancer JAMES MACGILLIVRAY from Scottish Dance Theatre
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=t< Ashley Page, Curve Foundation (pictured), Rosie Kay Three exciting dance works for all those who love good leg extensions. Scottish Ballet's artistic director Ashley Page contributes two works and two dancers from his company - don't miss this chance to see them up close and personal. Dance Base, 225 5525. until 20 Aug, times vary, £70 (£6).
=t< Pennsylvania Ballet There‘s not a ballet fan alive who doesn't like Swan Lake. but even we can tire of the same old. same old. Enter Christopher Wheeldon. one of the finest choreographers creating work today. and his exciting reworking of this timeless classic. See preview. left. Edinburgh Festiva/ Theatre, 473 2000, 75—79 Aug, 7.30pm (Tue mat 7.30pm) 27—245.
Sasha Waltz and Guests German choreographer Waltz makes her first foray into the world of classical music. with this Schubert-set piece. See feature. page 40. Edinburgh Playhouse. 473 2000, Mon 75 & Tue 76 Aug. 8pm.
=i< Tropea: Couch Potatoes’ Paradise Talented Austrian dance company Tropea explore the channel-hopping generation in this thought provoking work. See review. page 42. Aurora Nova, 558 3853, until 29 Aug (not 74. 27, 28) 3. 75pm, £72.50 (£9).
=2: Scottish Dance Theatre Liv Lorent‘s opulent and sensual piece. Luxuria, performed by the dynamic Dundee-based company. See 5 Questions. left. Scottish Dance Theatre, Southside. 226 0000, 77—28 Aug (not 22/. 77 .30am, £7 (£5).
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