You follow Prince Siegfried, who tries to break free from the pressure of his mother and the life already mapped out for him. He longs to escape the ‘claws’ of the monarchy. Themes such as the awakening of the senses and the search for one’s own path take centre stage. It is precisely for this reason that the production also resonates with younger audiences.

With his Swan Lake, Celis gives a surprisingly fresh, humorous and innovative twist to the ‘ballet of all ballets’: Swan Lake, which, 125 years after its first performance, is still danced worldwide. Swan Lake is a large-scale and compelling spectacle, in which the full Introdans ensemble shines in an impressive set, supported by the timeless, majestic and moving music of Tchaikovsky.