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The 20 pages that link to Giselle, each with the reason it gives.

• Classical balletBroader topic: Its contrasting acts connect romantic expression with enduring classical technique.

• Romantic balletBroader topic: Its tragic heroine and supernatural second act became hallmarks of the tradition.

• Ballet blancBroader topic: Its second act turns a corps of white-clad Wilis into the classic ballet-blanc vision.

• Paris Opera BalletRelated: The company maintains a celebrated production of this foundational work.

• Théophile GautierBroader topic: Gautier helped devise the scenario, bringing his literary imagination directly into ballet.

• American Ballet TheatreBroader topic: This nineteenth-century classic is a long-standing cornerstone of ABT’s repertory.

• La SylphideRelated: It is a later landmark of Romantic ballet with a supernatural female lead.

• Margot FonteynBroader topic: Fonteyn’s interpretation of the title role displayed the expressive range that distinguished her classical repertory.

• Jules PerrotRelated: Perrot co-created its choreography with Jean Coralli for its 1841 Paris premiere.

• Corps de balletBroader topic: The Wilis' ensemble scenes give the corps a distinct supernatural identity.

• Carlotta GrisiBroader topic: Grisi created the title role in its 1841 Paris premiere.

• Alicia MarkovaBroader topic: Markova’s portrayal of Giselle became one of her most celebrated interpretations.

• Natalia MakarovaBroader topic: Makarova’s portrayal of Giselle became one of her most celebrated roles.

• Erik BruhnRelated: Bruhn’s Albrecht displayed the noble bearing associated with his classical style.

• History of balletBroader topic: It became a lasting example of Romantic ballet’s supernatural drama and demanding dual role.

• Alicia AlonsoBroader topic: Alonso’s interpretation of its title role became the performance most closely associated with her.

• Olga SpessivtsevaBroader topic: Spessivtseva became especially renowned for dancing its title role.

• Phyllis SpiraRelated: Its demanding title role exemplifies the classical dramatic repertoire associated with leading ballerinas.

• Sergei PoluninRelated: Polunin performed the ballet opposite Natalia Osipova in a celebrated partnership.

• Sylvie GuillemBroader topic: Guillem’s interpretations brought unusual physical daring to the title role.