In just two weeks, love, betrayal, and passion collide onstage as the story of Giselle comes to life at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tired of the same Valentine's Day routine year after year? Then make it a Ballet-tine’s to remember with Atlanta Ballet. Swap dinner and a movie for a truly elevated experience of unparalleled artistry. Sip on one of our artisan cocktails, find your rhythm with DJ Kwasi, and discover a truly unique, curated keepsake at our boutique. From the first sip to the final bow, the perfect romantic weekend is waiting.
Discover the real-life romance behind the scenes of Giselle
While Giselle is world-renowned as a tragic tale of betrayal, its 1841 Parisian premiere was fueled by a real-life romance simmering behind the scenes. This is the story of Carlotta Grisi and Jules Perrot, two pillars of the ballet world whose creative partnership and personal passion changed the course of ballet history. Like many notable couples in the history of dance, Grisi and Perrot crafted a repertoire of legendary works that remain as popular today as they were almost 200 years ago.
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Giselle
February 13-15, 2026
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Music by Adolphe Adam
Choreography and Staging by Gennadi Nedvigin
based on a revision of Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra
Follow the heart-wrenching journey of Giselle, a young peasant girl whose world shatters when she uncovers the shocking betrayal of her beloved Albrecht. Overwhelmed by despair, she succumbs to a broken heart and rises from her grave to join the ethereal Wilis—vengeful spirits who ensnare and torment unsuspecting men. As the Wilis capture Albrecht and condemn him to dance until his demise, it is Giselle’s enduring love that protects him and ultimately sets him free.
