Cleveland Ballet Performs Classic Giselle at Connor Palace
The production featured two acts of choreography originally crafted by Marius Petipa in 1884.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Dance
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The Cleveland Ballet recently performed the classical ballet Giselle at the Connor Palace in Cleveland. The two-hour production featured dancers performing the original score composed by Adolphe Adam.
Why it matters
This production brought a historic piece of dance repertoire to the local community using classical choreography. It also highlighted the technical collaboration of multiple artists and borrowed resources to stage the show.
The production spanned two hours and relied on the 1884 choreography by Marius Petipa. It featured 24 Wilis performers on stage for the performance.
The players
Svetlana Svinko
She performed the title role of Giselle in this production.
Johan Mancebo
He portrayed the character of Prince Albrecht during the performance.
Madison Campbell
She performed the role of Myrtha in the ballet.
Timour Bourtasenkov
He contributed to the choreography used in the production.
Sarasota Ballet
This organization provided the sets and costumes used for the event.
The details
The performance included lead roles portrayed by Svetlana Svinko as Giselle, Johan Mancebo as Prince Albrecht, and Madison Campbell as Myrtha. The staging utilized sets and costumes provided by the Sarasota Ballet, with additional choreography by Timour Bourtasenkov and lighting design by Dennis Dugan.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: The Cleveland Ballet performed Giselle at Connor Palace.
Industry Dynamics
This performance continues the long-standing tradition of staging Marius Petipa's 1884 Giselle choreography for modern audiences. It reflects a wider industry trend where regional companies collaborate by sharing sets and costumes to mount large-scale classical productions.
The production was hosted at the Connor Palace within Playhouse Square, allowing local attendees to view a major classical work in a central venue. Future performances of similar scope would be accessible to the public through the same venue's ticketing channels.
The takeaway
Classical ballet remains a cornerstone of the regional arts scene by blending historical choreography with contemporary technical design. Audiences interested in the arts can support local institutions by attending these large-scale productions that rely on collaborative artistic efforts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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