This is the most important role in ballet, and it's because one dancer performs Odette, the good White Swan, and Odile, the evil Black Swan. But even that seems like pretty poignant symbolism.

Groundbreaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland continues to advocate for Black talent in the classical ... the lead role in the ...

In addition to being one of the most celebrated films of 2011, 'Black Swan' was plagued with controversy behind the scenes that forced a change in Hollywood.

The dancer’s new company, Central New York Ballet (CNYB), is planning to make its official debut with a production of Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake II” and Maurice Ravel’s ...