In my last post we looked at the origins of the Giselle ballet story, who the choreographers and composer were and where the ballet is set. Today let’s take a more detailed look at the Giselle ballet synopsis, also known as the libretto. Giselle is a two-act ballet. The first…
Giselle Ballet: A Heartbreaking Story that Never Grows Old Giselle is one of the best loved ballets of all time. This romantic ballet has enchanted audiences for almost 3 centuries now. Second in popularity only to Swan Lake, Giselle is a true classic. It was also the inspiration for the…
No matter whether you a ballet-mad youngster or all grown up and looking for an escape from adult cares, ballet stories weave a wonderful spell on the imagination. As eternal as fairy tales, the classic ballet plots combine sweeping emotion and magic with darkness. And, just like the best-loved fairy…
Today I’m sharing a little ballet paper cut project I designed, featuring a ballerina. Having been inspired by amazing paper cutout artists, I thought it would be fun to create one of my own. Of course, it had to have a dance theme. So here is Giselle, in her Act…
