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What was 'The Dying Swan'? Anna Pavlova
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What was 'The Dying Swan'?

'The Dying Swan' is a short solo ballet choreographed by Michel Fokine specifically for Anna Pavlova. It is performed to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns's 'Le Cygne' from 'The Carnival of the Animals'. The piece showcases the final moments in the life of a swan and is a seminal work in Pavlova’s career.