The Dying Swan: 3 minutes A recreation of the acclaimed ballet "The Dying Swan," Anna Pavlova's most famous role is borrowed from its theatrical context and taken back to the lake. A frozen pond and fifteen degree weather is the stage and setting for this version of the ballet, and the dancer (Laurie McDonald) in traditional pointe shoes and tutu attempts to perform on the ice. The music is from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens.