(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University hosts Grand Kyiv Ballet with their performance of Swan Lake on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. Showtime is 7:00pm.

The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky's captivating music. Its themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption continue to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, making it a timeless classic that has endured for more than a century.

This timeless tale of love and magic will be brought to life by the finest dancers of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater. The dancers' graceful movements will transport audiences to a world of enchantment and wonder. The performance will feature the extraordinary talents of Viktor Tomashek and Kateryna Malkovich.

Tickets range from $32-$62 and are available for purchase online. Shea Center for Performing Arts is located at 300 Pompton Road in Wayne, New Jersey.

"We were continually overwhelmed by the warmth and enthusiasm of Wayne's audiences," says Oleksandr Stoianov, Founder and Artistic Director of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet. "The energy Wayne brings is unforgettable, for me and for our dancers, and we cherish every opportunity to return. We are thrilled to be coming back and can't wait to share Swan Lake with the community."

These performances continue the Grand Kyiv Ballet's commitment to giving back to its community. A portion of the proceeds from this U.S. tour will go toward the restoration of the Main Ballet Academy of Ukraine and the repair of its children's dormitory. By attending, audiences not only experience a world-class performance but also contribute to the preservation of a vital institution that has nurtured generations of gifted Ukrainian dancers.

This is a rental event hosted at Shea Center for Performing Arts. No discounts are available. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet is a company which deals with the organization of touring activities of the Ukrainian ballet dancers, created by the premiere of the ballet of the National Opera of Ukraine.  The Grand Kyiv Ballet company began its activity in 2014 having a big tour in cities of France, which covered 35 theatres.  The professionalism of artists gives the opportunity both to enjoy the good technical level of the actors and also to get positive emotions watching acting and soulful dance.

The Shea Center for Performing Arts is an intimate 922-seat theater built in 1965. The theater boasts a customized, state-of-the-art sound system, computerized lighting system and a unique seating/stage configuration that ensures a close performer/audience connection. Shea Center is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible

A wide variety of University events and visiting artists have appeared at the Center from legendary rock icon David Crosby, to the jazz great, Wynton Marsalis, from Margaret Thatcher to Stephen Sondheim. Each season the University Performing Arts produced WP Presents! hosts dozens of professional artists including musicians, theatre troupes and family artists representing a wide variety of genres. The Jazz Room Series features renowned and emerging jazz performers, as well as students from the University’s highly acclaimed jazz program. The Distinguished Lecturer Series presents an exciting line-up of speakers on topical issues ranging from the arts and culture to sports and politics in distinctive formats that enhance the link between the speakers and the audience. Other events held in Shea Center can be found here.