SWAN LAKE ACT 2\ Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov\ \ Even with the sensational score by Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake was initially a failure. But, in 1895, with the help of Petipa and Ivanov, this work took flight and became one of the most beloved ballets of all time. Certain to delight tutu fans everywhere!\ \ AGON PAS DE TROIS\ George Balanchine\ \ See Stravinsky’s complicated rhythms and often-challenging melodies, representing a transformation in ballet musical accompaniment, in this 1957 choreography. Balanchine made a statement of solidarity with the Civil Rights movement by casting Black dancer Arthur Mitchell as the primary principal.\ \ BOURNONVILLE SUITE\ August Bournonville\ \ Be transported to a world of characters painted by one of the most cherished choreographers in history. Bournonville’s light-hearted and entertaining work is an exercise in finding a new language with which to communicate.