The Costumes of ‘Swan Lake’ | The National Ballet of Canada

Step behind the curtain with The National Ballet of Canada for an intimate look at the stunning costume design of Swan Lake. Discover how intricate fabrics, historical inspiration, and expert craftsmanship come together to bring this iconic ballet to life on stage.

Directed and Staged by: Karen Kain, C.C., LL.D., D.Litt., O.Ont.
Choreography: Karen Kain, Christopher Stowell and Robert Binet after Erik Bruhn, Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake, Opus 20 (1875-76)
Set, Property and Costume Design: Gabriela Týlešová
Lighting Designer: Bonnie Beecher
Projection Designer: Sean Nieuwenhuis
Design Associate, Wardrobe: Marjory Fielding
Design Assistant, Wardrobe: Allie Marshall
Design Associate, Set & Properties: Joshua Quinlan