North-West Youth Ballet Brings Swan Lake to Potchefstroom - 11 and 12 September

The North-West Youth Ballet will present Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, at the Sanlam Auditorium, North-West University, on 11 and 12 September 2025. The production will feature dancers of all ages, with the central roles of Prince Siegfried and Odette performed by professional dancers from Joburg Ballet.

The Story

Swan Lake is one of the most performed ballets worldwide, telling the tale of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess cursed by the sorcerer Von Rothbart. Siegfried swears eternal love to Odette, not knowing the curse stands firmly in his way. The ballet mixes themes of love, deception, and sacrifice with choreography that has kept audiences captivated for generations.

Where and When

• Venue: NWU Sanlam Auditorium, Building F14-D, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom.

• Dates: 11 and 12 September 2025

Tickets

Tickets are priced between R220 and R280. For booking, visit Tixsa

Accessibility

There is wheelchair seating available, but it is limited. Those who need it are asked to contact NWU Arts directly at 018-299-2844 or llewida.may@nwu.ac.za

well in advance.

It’s not every day that Joburg Ballet stars glide into Potchefstroom, and with North-West Youth Ballet sharing the stage, it promises to be a mix of local talent and professional flair. Just don’t wait until the last minute to book, unless you fancy explaining to your friends that you missed Swan Lake because you thought “ballet tickets wouldn’t sell out in Potch.”