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Bouquets: Majestic ballet performance by dancers from Ukraine

Congratulations to the United Ukrainian Ballet on its majestic performance of Swan Lake at Marina Bay Sands.

Congratulations to the United Ukrainian Ballet on its majestic performance of Swan Lake at Marina Bay Sands. My daughter and I attended the Saturday matinee, and I could hardly believe that the dancers were all to be dancing again in less than three hours. In a wonderful change from contemporary pared-down productions, the costume and set designs were sumptuous, magnificent and awesome. The ballet was mesmerising, especially the performances by the principal leads who played Odette/Odile, Rothbart, Prince Siegfried and the Jester. The adaptations of Swan Lake I have seen over the years always chose to end in tragedy. I thought the “light over darkness” conclusion chosen by the United Ukrainian Ballet was an inspired choice. I wish the people of Ukraine well.