STARRING DANIIL SIMKIN & SKYLAR BRANDT

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see world-renowned ballet dancers, Daniil Simkin and Sklyar Brandt, perform live in what is considered the most romantic ballet of all time.

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. Directed by Erik J. Sanborn, founder of Metropolitan Ballet. Featuring the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra, directed by Yuri Ivan.

Skylar Brandt of New York, is a Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She joined ABT II in 2009, became an Apprentice with ABT in 2010, and joined the Corps de Ballet in 2011. She was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and to Principal in 2020. In 2018, Brandt was the recipient of an unprecedented Special Jury Award for her performances on the Russian television show “Big Ballet.” In 2022, Brandt was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list of influential leaders and entrepreneurs. Photos by João Menegussi.

Daniil Simkin of Russia, joined American Ballet Theatre as a soloist in 2008 and was subsequently promoted to principal dancer in 2012. He since then has danced most major classical and neoclassical roles in the company’s repertoire. In his professional career, Daniil has performed throughout North and South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Beginning with the 2018-2019 season Daniil joined Staatsballett Berlin as a principal and maintained his position at ABT, performing with both companies as often as his schedule allows. Photos by NYC Dance Project.

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