miac.mercyhurst.edu photo: The Moscow Festival Ballet will be performing Swan Lake on Tuesday, April 15 in the Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“Poetry in motion” is a phrase which comes to mind when watching ballet.

The elegance of motion and the use of music and dance expresses what cannot be fully told in words is mesmerizing to watch.

It is even more mesmerizing to watch it done by one of the most famous ballet companies in the world: the Moscow Festival Ballet.

The world-renowned company was formed in 1989, and has performed “Swan Lake” multiple times throughout the years.

The story is quite familiar to them, but to the newcomer, it may seem a bit confusing.

The ballet is a love story between the young Prince Siegfried, who is required to choose a bride within 24 hours and assume, and the Swan Queen Odette, who was cursed by a sorcerer along with many other young ladies to appear as swans during the day.

Throughout the performance, the movements of the dancers portray love, loss, deception, resilience, forgiveness and many other emotions.

“Swan Lake,” which premiered in 1875 and has fallen and been revived multiple times throughout its history, tells a story worth seeing.

The chance to see it performed here at Mercyhurst by such a well-known ballet company is an opportunity not to be missed.

Tickets start at $27 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $18 for Youth and Students. The performance is Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.