New Ballet presents Giselle in a world premiere re-staging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson, offering a fresh interpretation rooted in the ballet’s original choreography. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. In the ballet’s chilling second act, Giselle joins the Wilis—ghostly spirits of betrayed young women—who rise at night to exact revenge on unsuspecting men. With its unforgettable blend of tender emotion, supernatural beauty, and technical mastery, Giselle remains one of the most iconic and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire. Rawson’s new staging honors this legacy while bringing renewed depth and poignancy to its haunting themes.