Photo Flash: Houston Ballet Ends 2015-16 Season With World Premiere of Stanton Welch's GISELLE
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 11, 2016
From June 9 - 19, 2016, Houston Ballet will conclude its 2015-16 season with the world premiere of artistic director Stanton Welch's Giselle. The world premiere of Giselle is made possible through the generosity of longtime Houston Ballet supporter and trustee Lynn Wyatt. This production will showcase the company's strength and depth of talent, while staying true to the original story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set in the Romantic era. The ballet is set to the famous score by Adolphe Adam and designed by renowned Italian designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno, who will create the scenery and costumes for the production.
Ballet Star David Makhateli Steps into GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA, 6/12 & 6/13
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 12, 2010
In a last-minute substitution, David Makhateli, a principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet, will step into the role of Albrecht in the National Ballet of Georgia's upcoming production of GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA. Makhateli replaces Irakli Bakhtadze and Davit Karapetyan, both of whom recently sustained injuries while dancing. Makhateli will dance the demanding role in the matinee performances on June 12 and 13 at Charleston's Gaillard Auditorium.
Ballet Star David Makhateli Steps into GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA, 6/12 & 6/13
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 12, 2010
In a last-minute substitution, David Makhateli, a principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet, will step into the role of Albrecht in the National Ballet of Georgia's upcoming production of GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA. Makhateli replaces Irakli Bakhtadze and Davit Karapetyan, both of whom recently sustained injuries while dancing. Makhateli will dance the demanding role in the matinee performances on June 12 and 13 at Charleston's Gaillard Auditorium.
Royal Ballet to Hold Exhibit
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 10, 2010
England's Royal Ballet is to hold an exhibit about its history at the Lowry Centre in Salford, England, the BBC has reported. The exhibit will be titled 'Invitation to the Ballet: Ninette de Valois and the story of The Royal Ballet' and will honor de Valois, the company's founder. De Valois was considered one of the founders of modern British ballet.
Ballet Star David Makhateli Steps into GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA, 6/12 & 6/13
by Bonnie Gleicher - Jun 7, 2010
In a last-minute substitution, David Makhateli, a principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet, will step into the role of Albrecht in the National Ballet of Georgia's upcoming production of GISELLE at Spoleto Festival USA. Makhateli replaces Irakli Bakhtadze and Davit Karapetyan, both of whom recently sustained injuries while dancing. Makhateli will dance the demanding role in the matinee performances on June 12 and 13 at Charleston's Gaillard Auditorium.
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