The fragility of a broken heart

Ballet Austin's final production of the 2018/19 season invites you to step into the enchanted forest that envelopes this classic Romantic era ballet, the story of a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart. Ethereal, spellbinding, and a regular in repertoires across the world discover the beauty of Giselle, her sorry tale and the menacingly seductive supernatural realm where she finds herself born anew.

Giselle first debuted in Paris in June 1841 and has long been a coveted role for ballerinas. Although it has magical themes, Giselle has always been considered a truly human story of heartbreak and loss.