Since its first appearance in the 15th century in the courts of European royalty, ballet has become one of the most loved forms of dance. One of the most beloved ballets is “Swan Lake.” First performed in Russia in 1895, it continues to thrill audiences around the world today.

芭蕾自15世纪在欧洲皇室宫廷首次出现，已成为最受喜爱的一种舞蹈形式。最为人们喜爱的芭蕾舞剧是“天鹅湖”。“天鹅湖”于1895年在俄国首演，至今仍不断牵动着全世界观众的心弦。

(短文节选,本期开始连载：芭蕾─舞之女王)