Here is the whole painting, the two bird costumes and the real bird. Why the swan, such an interesting bird,full of contradictions. Seeming so elegant, but a truly majestic bird of considerable power. Gliding above the water apparently effortlessly, but with frantic activity below the service, just think of the effort made by synchronised swimmers! There physicality is brought to life with a vivid and raw power by the male Corps de Ballet in Matthew Bourne’s swanlake. Their movements are so natural they transform into swans almost by magic. Another picture tomorrow
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