Ballet Austin Giselle

GISELLE
The Long Center 
May 7 - 9, 2027
Number of Performances: 3
Artwork Due Date: 4/7/2027

One of the most beloved classical ballets ever created, Giselle is a tale of young love, betrayal, and redemption that has captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. Set in the idyllic Rhineland, this Romantic Era masterpiece tells the story of an innocent village girl named Giselle, whose heart is broken when the nobleman she loves is revealed to be engaged to another. Consumed by grief, she dies—and rises again as one of the Wilis, the ghostly spirits of betrayed maidens who “dance men to their doom.” But Giselle’s love endures, and in the moonlit second act, her spirit intervenes to save her beloved from their merciless grasp. With a lush score by Adolphe Adam, evocative choreography rooted in Romantic tradition, and an ethereal corps de ballet of Wilis in flowing white tulle, Giselle is both a visceral emotional journey and a breathtaking spectacle of classical dance that lingers long after the final curtain.

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As the premier ballet company in Austin, Texas, Ballet Austin produces a dynamic season with five performance magazines annually. This provides advertisers with consistent access to a loyal and engaged audience throughout the year.

Ballet Austin welcomes audiences near and far to participate in its “classically innovative” vision for the democratization of dance. Established in 1956, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a rich history, featuring original, acclaimed productions and a commitment to creating access to programs. Ballet Austin owns and operates a combined training facility located in the heart of downtown Austin and is among the 15 largest classical ballet companies in the country.

From its home at the Butler Dance Education Center, Ballet Austin and Stephen Mills, Ballet Austin’s Sarah and Ernest Butler Family Fund artistic director, actively engage the community, dancers, and audiences alike. The New York Times proclaims Ballet Austin “a company with big ambitions” originating work that is “absorbing.” Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the nation’s best-kept ballet secrets,” Stephen Mills works closely with the 23 full-time professional dancers.

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