Grand Kyiv Ballet's GISELLE Takes Center Stage with two performances in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. - Jan. 30, 2024 - PRLog -- Grand Kyiv Ballet proudly announces the highly anticipated performance of the timeless ballet masterpiece, GISELLE, at two iconic Capital Region theaters February 24 and 28, 2024. This extraordinary production will showcase the mesmerizing talents of the Grand Kyiv Principal dancers Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr Stoianov, both hailing from the National Opera of Ukraine. In addition to their masterful performances, the principal dancers offer an incredible backstory of resilience.

Performance Details:

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Hart Theatre, Albany, NY
Box office/tickets: https://www.theegg.org/events/event/giselle-by-the-grand-kyiv-ballet/ or 518-473-1845

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Palace Theater, Albany, NY
Box office/tickets: https://www.palacealbany.org/events/detail/giselle or 518-465-4663

Tickets are on sale now.

ABOUT GISELLE

GISELLE has stood the test of time, captivating global audiences for more than 180 years.
Recognized as one of the greatest dramatic love stories ever told, the ballet recounts the tale of Giselle and the Willis, young unmarried girls betrayed by their lovers who meet their untimely demise. Overwhelmed by sorrow and anger, they transform into the malevolent Willis, seeking retribution and settling scores.

ABOUT PRINCIPAL DANCERS KATERYNA KUKHAR AND OLEKSANDR STOIANOV

Principal Dancers Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr Stoianov, who now call Seattle their temporary home due to the conflict in Ukraine, were continents away when the war erupted. Originally planning to return to Kyiv, their lives were upended when they received news at 5 am of the war's outbreak and bombings. This resilient couple, parents to two children, undertook extraordinary efforts, with the help of friends and family, and worked tirelessly to evacuate their children from Ukraine.

ABOUT THE GRAND KYIV BALLET

The Grand Kyiv Ballet, consisting of 35 exceptionally talented dancers from Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odessa, has been on a global tour, using their art to express deep emotions and concerns arising from recent events in Ukraine.

For more information on Grand Kyiv Ballet, visit www.grandkyivballet.com.

Headshots, production video, and b-roll available upon request.