Dying Swan (ballet)

"Dying Swan" is a famous ballet solo choreographed by Mikhail Fokine to Camille Saint-Saëns' "Le Cygne." It portrays the delicate, tragic ending of a swan, using expressive, fluid movements to evoke vulnerability and grace. Originally performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova in 1905, it emphasizes minimalistic yet emotionally powerful gestures to communicate its theme of decline and farewell. The piece is celebrated for its lyricism, technical purity, and ability to convey deep emotion through subtle choreography, making it a timeless icon in ballet history.