Composer Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Act 2 13B Odette Solo The "Danse des cygnes: Odette solo" (Dance of the Swans: Odette Solo) from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, specifically Act II, No. 13b. It is a well-known and beautiful section of the ballet, featuring the lead ballerina in the role of Odette, the swan princess. The music is typically performed at a Moderato assai tempo and is characterized by its lyrical and melancholic melody.