The one & only Svetlana Zakharova in "Giselle" Act 2 Adagio. In 1997, at just 18 years old, she was promoted to Principal Dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet. #Repost @ballet.masterpieces ❤️ | Só Bailarinos

A quintessential Romantic ballet 💔 The much-loved ballet Giselle had its premiere on this day in 1841. We're celebrating over 180 years of balletic beauty with Natalia Osipova and Carlos Acosta performing the Act II duet from our 2014 production. ▶️ Sign up to Royal Opera House Stream today for just £1 and watch the production in full: https://bit.ly/4c8sujU | Royal Ballet And Opera

Giselle: a tale of love, betrayal and hope. Familiarise yourself with the story of Giselle and treat yourself to a sneak peek at what you’ll see on stage. Make sure to share with your friends and family who are coming along to the show! Free cast sheets plus programmes with a full synopsis, special introduction from Ethan Stiefel, historical background and more available at every show - $10, cash or Eftpos. Book now: rnzb.org.nz/giselle/ Touring nationally. Video: Jeremy Brick | Royal New Zealan

In the stillness of night, she reigns 🌙🤍 On All Hallows’ Eve we look to Giselle and to Myrtha, the haunting Queen of the Wilis. Her dance is both beautiful and cold, untouched by mercy or time and belonging to the world beyond. With every step she commands the ghosts of heartbroken maidens, their veils glinting like frost beneath the trees. 📅 This quintessential Romantic ballet returns to our Main Stage from 14 February: https://bit.ly/47IG1im 🎥 Marianela Nuñez as Myrtha | Royal Ballet And O

Maria Kochetkova (@balletrusse) and @daniil Simkin as Giselle and Count Albrecht at the Fifth Tbilisi Ballet Festival in Georgia in June 2024 with @stateballetofgeorgia under the leadership of @nina_ananiashvili_official . Act II of Giselle — often called the White Act — symbolizes the transcendence of love beyond death. In a moonlit forest haunted by the spirits of betrayed brides, Giselle forgives Albrecht, saving him from the fate she herself has suffered. What was once human heartbreak becom