Giselle holds a special place in the history of Joburg Ballet. It was the first ballet performed when the company was founded, and remains one of its most enduring and beloved works. In this video, Angela Malan, producer of Joburg Ballet’s Giselle, reflects on the legacy of this timeless classical ballet as the company prepares to return it to the stage. 📍 Joburg Theatre | 12–15 February 2026 📍 The State Theatre, Pretoria | 20–22 February 2026 🎟 Tickets available via @webtickets 📽 @laugesore

Giselle ✨ then vs now. A timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption, captured across generations. See Katja Khaniukova and Aitor Arrieta in Mary Skeaping's production of Giselle, alongside archival footage of Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin, the legends who shaped ballet history and founded our Company, filmed in 1952 in the same roles. Watch the full comparison on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OpliI6ALPQg?si=CylLcf6RFfai92-x 🩰 Katja Khaniukova, Aitor Arrieta, Alicia Markova, Anton