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The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Monica Loughman's production of Marius Petipa's classic is a tale of betrayal, supernatural spirits and love that transcends death. This popular family ballet has been performed to full houses across Ireland in recent years and was attended by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins in Galway in 2011. The role of Giselle will be danced by golden cross of the stage winner and principal of Lithuanian National Opera Ballet, Olga Konosenko. The coveted role of Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, will be performed by Irish ballet artist, Leanne Sexton. Giselle is a peasant girl who in Act One has fallen in love with Count Albrecht, who has led her to believe that he is a villager named Loys. Her discovery of his true identity has devastating consequences. Act two plunges the audience into an eerie moonlit forest haunted by the ethereal Wilis -- vengeful spirits of young brides who died before their wedding day. Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre of the classical repertory. Monica Loughman's production uses Marius Petipa's classic version, which was first staged in St Petersburg in 1884. Her style of choreography is classically Russian and comes from her years as principal ballerina of the Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet where she went as a child to train at the age of 14. Giselle is the perfect way to discover classical ballet. Giselle is a love story that transcends all other ballets and it is one of the most magnificent ballets in the classical repertoire. Suitable for young and old alike, this classical ballet will inspire and enchant you like no other.

Monica Loughman's International Ballet Summer School in Dublin Ireland

www.nch.ie | 01 417 0000 Monica Loughman's Giselle at the National Concert Hall on June 28th and 29th. The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Giselle is a tale of betrayal, supernatural spirits and love that transcends death. This popular family ballet has been performed to full houses across Ireland in recent years and was attended by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins in Galway in 2011. The role of Giselle will be danced by golden cross of the stage winner and principal of Lithuanian National Opera Ballet, Olga Konosenko. Giselle is a peasant girl who in Act One has fallen in love with Count Albrecht, who has led her to believe that he is a villager named Loys. Her discovery of his true identity has devastating consequences. Act two plunges the audience into an eerie moonlit forest haunted by the ethereal Wilis -- vengeful spirits of young brides who died before their wedding day. Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet. It transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre of the classical repertory. Monica Loughman's production uses Marius Petipa's classic version, which was first staged in St Petersburg in 1884. Her style of choreography is classically Russian and comes from her years as principal ballerina of the Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet where she went as a child to train at the age of 14. Giselle is the perfect way to discover classical ballet. Suitable for young and old alike, it will inspire and enchant you. www.nch.ie

Ulster Radio's Gerry Kelly discussing Giselle at the Lyric with Monica Loughman

Monica Loughman on RTE's Saturday Night Show, March 1st 2014

Monica Loughman, star of Channel 4's hit series "Big Ballet" has unveiled the first substantial choreography for a new Irish ballet to a private audience in New York. The Children of Lir, an Irish ballet was introduced in concept at the National Concert Hall in Ireland in September 2012 as part of Monica Loughman's Masterpieces of World Opera and Ballet, it was then presented in Dublin's Hugh Lane Gallery with support from Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council in December 2013 before this half hour presentation of work in progress to a private audience at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Centre in New York City on February 21st 2014.

Monica Loughman discusses Russia, building ballet in Ireland and Channel 4's Big Ballet on TV3's Late Late lunch TV3 26 February 2014

Monica Loughman on Marian Finucane Show on Saturday 9th February 2014

Kristina Shapran performing in The Nutcracker at The Convention Centre Dublin this weekend 21-22nd December