Swan Lake is a timeless story that mixes magic, tragedy, and romance together in 4 parts. Each part takes place in a specific location and shows a key event that helps tell the story.

Part 1: At the palace - Siegfried's birthday gift

Part 2: In the enchanted forest - meeting the Swan Queen

Part 3: At the palace - Siegfried's birthday party

Part 4: In the enchanted forest - the Swan Queen's forgiveness

Listen and watch to learn about the story of Swan Lake! Think about the questions below after you finish the video.

1. Did you enjoy the story of Swan Lake?

2. What was your favorite part?

3. How did the story make you feel?

4. Who was your favorite character and why?

Pantomime is a form of entertainment where performers tell a story through gestures (movements).

You are not allowed to talk or use words when performing pantomime.

Mime began a long time ago in Ancient Greece and is still practiced today!

Listen and watch to learn more about pantomime! Think about the questions below after you finish the video.

1. Why does mime gesture need to be so big and exaggerated?

2. What kinds of gestures do you use in your daily life to say something without speaking?