Giselle (2015)

Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Pink, artistic director of the Milwaukee Ballet and choreographer of the company’s season premiere production: Giselle , a classical romantic ballet composed by Adolphe Adam. We discussed his vision for the show, the ways in which new dancers can influence how the story is portrayed, and how a story of heartbreak and betrayal can still build community.

Pink is a seasoned choreographer, having worked not only across the U.S., but also internationally, creating and recreating both classic and original ballets for professional companies. Giselle is a ballet with which Pink has had a long relationship; he choreographed the Milwaukee Ballet’s production back in 2015, and while he plans to use the same physical prod

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