It's Swan Lake reimagined for the 21st century - Sapphic Lake is believed to be the first ballet in New Zealand to depict a story focused on lesbian and non binary love. It's creators see it as challenging an old form to embrace modern ideas and allowing queer ballet dancers to perform their own stories. Two key creatives involved with this new Nonbinary Lesbian Ballet are co-creator Ania Upstill and choreographer and former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Brigid Costello.