Giselle is perfect in design and narrative, telling the story of a young peasant girl whose heart is broken when she learns that the man she loves is really a prince betrothed to marry another. Giselle tells a sweeping tale of passion that transcends life and death. The full-length romantic ballet will be performed March 16-17 at the Paramount Theater, St Cloud.

Metropolitan Ballet of celebrates 25 years of uniting the Twin Cities communities of dance, music and theater in staging high impact works in the performing art of dance. Founder and Artistic Director Erik J Sanborn has chosen to produce Giselle, the most sacred ballet as a deep expression of gratitude to the community of artists and patrons for their support over these 25 years.

This stunning production is the original classic ballet by Coralli & Perrot set to the enchanting music of Adolphe Adam’s original score.  The staging of Giselle is by Artistic Director Erik J Sanborn of Metropolitan Ballet.