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Swan Lake

Once upon a time, in the grounds of a magnificent palace, a queen threw a spectacular birthday party for her dear son Prince Siegfried.

Siegfried was about to turn twenty-one, which meant he would now be king. But instead of feeling excited about it, he was filled with dread. He wasn’t ready to take on such a demanding job.

All Prince Siegfried wanted to do was dance and laugh with his friends, and forget all about his responsibilities.

However, the queen had other ideas. “Siegfried, it’s time to stop celebrating and start thinking about your future. There are many princesses here tonight. Who will be your bride?”

All night long, princesses had

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