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WIDT NewWorks featuring Giselle
Performances: Friday, April 24th at 7:00
Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 and 7:00
Sunday, April 26th at 2:00
Location: South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center
5675 Maxwelton Rd Langley, WA 98260
Tickets General Seating: $15
All Tickets at the Door: $18
Guest choreographers from all walks of life are setting an eclectic group of works on our talented group of dancers.
Rainbow Fletcher is a hip Seattle choreographer. William Ernest D. Burden is a young talent that trained at some of the best dance schools in the world. Dee Anna Hiett is a seasoned professional, having danced professionally with such companies as Alvin Ailey.
Company Senior, Ari Abrahams, will present an emerging work and Jamee Pitts, long time faculty member of Island Dance, will set a work on our young and talented Junior and Apprentice Company members.
For the first time WIDT dancers are proud to present the romantic and dramatic Giselle which will include traditional choreography, the beautiful Adolphe Adam score and guest artists with world class merits.
As the ballet begins, a nobleman named Albrecht is wooing a young, beautiful peasant girl named Giselle. Giselle falls in love with Albrecht, unaware that he is already betrothed to Bathilde, daughter of the Duke. Bathilde quickly reveals to Giselle that Albrecht is indeed her fiancé. Horrified and weak, Giselle goes mad and dies of a broken heart.
The second act of the ballet takes place in a forest beside Giselle's grave. The Queen of the ghostly Wilis - virgins who have died of unrequited love - calls upon them to accept Giselle as one of their own. But when Albrecht arrives, Giselle (now a Wili herself) dances with him until the Wilis' power is lost, when the dawn breaks.
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LocationSouth Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center (View)
5675 S Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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