Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: 'Swan Lake' is a ballerina's Mount Everest

By AP NEWS   |   1 month ago
Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: 'Swan Lake' is a ballerina's Mount Everest

Ballerinas at New York City Ballet face physical and mental challenges performing the iconic "Swan Lake" roles. From preserving leg muscles to carbo-loading, dancers like Unity Phelan, Mira Nadon, and Miriam Miller push through exhaustion to achieve their dreams on stage.

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