Ages 2.5 and up
Sarasota – Bradenton
Join
” Giselle “
April 3 (Sunday) 2022
2:00pm
Venice Performing Art Center
Giselle is a romantic ballet in two acts with music by Adolphe Adam. Considered a masterwork in the classical ballet performance canon, it was first performed in Paris, France, on 28 June 1841.The ballet was an unqualified triumph. Giselle became hugely popular and was staged at once across Europe, Russia, and the United States.
The ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a beautiful young peasant girl who falls for the flirtations of the deceitful and disguised nobleman Albrecht. When the ruse is revealed, the fragile Giselle dies of heartbreak, and Albrecht must face the otherworldly consequences of his careless seduction.
The second act is largely dominated by the Wilis, the spirits of maidens who died after being betrayed by their lovers, and take revenge in the night by dancing men to death by exhaustion (a popular theme in Romantic-era ballets). Led by Myrtha, the Queen of the Wilis, they summon Giselle from her grave and target her lover for her death, but Giselle’s great love frees him from their grasp. They gain their power in numbers as they effortlessly move through dramatic patterns and synchronized movements, and control the stage with their long tulle dresses and stoic expressions, creating an ethereal atmosphere that builds as they gradually close in on Albrecht. By saving Albrecht from the Wilis, Giselle also saves herself from becoming one of them.
Boys at this class will learn basic skills of classical ballet men technic, discipline, stretching conditioning and musicality.
5-Week Summer Intensive dance program designed to cultivate individual potential of each student, focused on advancing their strength and technique.
Acceptance is by audition.
For more details, schedule audition contacts us 941-962-6607
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