Flowers in full bloom, thunderstorms, killer heat: For Washingtonians, the gentle and not-so-gentle facets of nature loom particularly large in summer. How fitting that the ballet “Giselle” will be on ...

Since Giselle opened in Paris in 1841, its poignant themes of betrayal and mercy have been captivating audiences worldwide. With music by Adolphe Adam and choreography based on Petipa’s ...

Dating today is a lot different than it was when the classic ballet Giselle premiered in 1841 by what is now known as the Paris Opera Ballet. In @giselle, a new reimagining of the tale presented by ...

Costume designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno scrunched her eyes to get a better look at the nearly finished medieval-style jacket on a standing form in Houston Ballet's wardrobe studio. She wanted to see a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook It’s said that every theatre is inhabited by at least one ghost, and contrary to legends ...

The Pennsylvania Ballet is kicking off its spring season with the re-staging of a world classic, the hauntingly romantic story of Giselle, considered one of ballet's oldest and most endearing works.

Lady vampires never go out of style, but calling “Giselle” timeless would be a mistake. Few other ballets have been kept as stylistically pure from start to finish as the Romantic gem created for ...

Washington's summer dance calendar may be on the light side, but this is no time to resign yourself to the couch. (Reruns, really? I know you're more adventurous than that.) Keep those strappy heels ...