Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead ...

Rehearsing “Swan Lake” a few weeks ago in a sweaty studio, trying to iron out some last-minute kinks, ballerina Unity Phelan ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Rehearsing “Swan Lake” a few weeks ago in a sweaty studio, The Associated Press spoke with ballerina ...

NEW YORK — Rehearsing “Swan Lake” a few weeks ago in a sweaty studio, trying to iron out some last-minute kinks, ballerina Unity Phelan stopped just before launching into the famed 32 ...

Unity Phelan's dog, Pippin, watches Phelan rehearse for her role as Swan Queen in New York City Ballet's "Swan Lake," Tuesday ...

Unity Phelan rehearses for her role as Swan Queen in New York City Ballet's Swan Lake, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) It was also probably the most ...

AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Repertory Director Kathleen Tracey, left, watches Joseph Gordon and Unity Phelan, right, rehearse for New York City Ballet’s “Swan Lake,” Tuesday ...

Unity Phelan rehearses for her role as Swan Queen in New York City Ballet's Swan Lake, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) ...