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The Orlando Ballet will close its 2024-2025 season with a performance of ‘Giselle’ from May 1-4, 2025. The ballet features intricate choreography, a large ensemble of dancers, and new elements, promising a captivating experience. With support from Orlando Health, the dancers’ well-being is prioritized throughout the demanding performance. Live music from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will enhance the occasion, making it a highly anticipated event as the company prepares for a future production of ‘Swan Lake’.
Orlando – The Orlando Ballet will conclude its 2024-2025 season with an ambitious performance of ‘Giselle’, a hallmark of classical ballet. This performance is scheduled to take place at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in downtown Orlando from May 1-4, 2025. ‘Giselle’ is renowned for its intricate choreography and daunting demands placed on its dancers, making it a fitting finale for the company’s season.
Artistic Director Jorden Morris described ‘Giselle’ as a “beautiful, tragic love story,” emphasizing that the ballet features some of the most challenging technical dancing during its second act. The performance includes a striking number with 21 female dancers performing in harmony, highlighting the precision and clarity of their movements akin to what audiences might see in productions like Riverdance or from the Rockettes.
Associate Artistic Director Lisa Thorn-Morris pointed out that the performance’s technicality extends into the partnering elements, where male dancers must exhibit strength and skill by lifting their partners overhead. This demanding aspect of the performance requires not only agility but also a deep level of trust between the dancers.
Dancer Cameron Bailey discussed the physical challenges that accompany such an intense production, noting that dancers frequently push their bodies to their limits to meet the expectations of the choreography. The rigorous demands of the performance necessitate careful attention to health and wellness.
In response to these physical challenges, Orlando Health has stepped in to provide comprehensive support for the dancers. Their proactive health care includes massages, soft tissue work, dry needling, and physical therapy, which are crucial in helping maintain dancer well-being during rigorous training and performances. Furthermore, a physician will be on-site during shows to rapidly address any injuries that may occur.
The upcoming performances of ‘Giselle’ will feature new choreography and new set pieces, enhancing the visual and dramatic experience for the audience. The production will also include live music performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, adding another layer of richness to the overall performance.
As the Orlando Ballet prepares for this notable conclusion to its season, plans are already underway for the next season, which is set to kick off in the Fall 2025 with a performance of ‘Swan Lake’. Details regarding the 2025-2026 season will be made available on the ballet’s website, providing fans and patrons with insight into the upcoming performances that follow this distinguished ballet.
‘Giselle’ not only marks the end of a successful season for the Orlando Ballet but also signifies the dedication and hard work of all involved in bringing this timeless story to life. As anticipation builds, audiences eagerly await to witness the talent and artistry that will be showcased on stage in early May.
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