Russian ballet to perform Swan Lake

The Russian State Ballet will perform the classic dance Swan Lake for Beijing's audiences. The company works to preserve the history of Russian and West-European choreography and will bring the original version of Swan Lake to Beijing. The founder and the permanent leader of Russian State Ballet, V. M. Gordeev has helped maintain the tradition of Russian ballet while seeking newer forms of dancing for the troupe.

7:30 pm, May 4. Meilanfang Grand Theater, north of Jinrongjie, Xicheng district; 7:30 pm, May 5. Poly Theater, Poly Plaza, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng district. 400-650-5050.

- Chen Nan