Tucked away in a nonprofit studio in Gary’s Miller neighborhood, professional dancers worked for hours on end, perfecting their moves before an upcoming performance of “Swan Lake.”

Emma Keyes, a dancer with the Grand Kyiv Ballet, said the company practices about six hours every day.

“So far, so good,” said Keyes, a Canadian dancer in her first year with the Grand Kyiv Ballet. “This is a really great group of people, and we’re working hard on our repertoire. We have long days and long hours, but I’m enjoying the process.”

The Grand Kyiv Ballet’s touring U.S. company stopped by Beachfront Dance School on Lake Street in Gary to practice before its Wednesday performance of “Swan Lake” at the Harris Theatre in Chicago. Since the group is touring, they stop by area dance schools to practice b

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