World Ballet Company to Present SWAN LAKE at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House

World Ballet Company will present the return of its breathtaking production of Swan Lake, one of the most beloved and iconic ballets of all time, on tour for the second half of the 2025-2026 season. The company brings its signature blend of classical artistry and Broadway-style theatrical flair on May 7 to the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, one of over 80 performances of this extraordinary show that is gracing stages across the country. 

This particular production of Swan Lake will feature a live orchestra performance, offering Folsom audiences the rare chance to experience Tchaikovsky's iconic score performed in real time. Far more than background music, the score is a masterwork in its own right: rich, technically demanding, and emotionally charged. Its live performance requires extraordinary precision and stamina, paralleling the complexity of the choreography onstage. Together, the dancers and musicians create a fully immersive experience where movement and music are in perfect, breathtaking harmony.

Now in its fourth full season, World Ballet Company has rapidly become one of the nation's leading touring ballet companies. World Ballet Company is committed to making ballet accessible and engaging for audiences in communities large and small in over 40 U.S. states. Known for its cinematic staging, original choreography, and global roster of professional dancers, the company presents reimagined classics in more than 180 different cities each year.

This production features choreography by Nadezhda Kalinina, based on the original staging by Marius Petipa, as well as over 150 hand-sewn costumes, richly detailed, hand-painted sets created using centuries-old theatrical techniques, and stunning projection and multi-media visuals.