Columbia University Ballet Ensemble (CUBE) is excited to present our 10th-anniversary performance this fall! CUBE is a student-run ballet company that produces semesterly, full-length classical story ballets with a cast of nearly 40 dancers, ranging from former professionals to absolute beginners.
Our November 2023 show is the Romantic ballet Giselle. Act 1 is set in a medieval Rhineland village and follows the romance of Giselle, a beautiful peasant girl with a heart condition, and Albrecht, a two-timing Duke in disguise. The act culminates in tragedy as Giselle’s heart breaks after discovering Albrecht’s betrayal. Act 2 opens in the forest after Giselle’s death and highlights the haunting legend of the Wilis, ghosts of heartbroken women.
The production is beautifully costumed and includes a set for the first time in CUBE’s history. CUBE’s Giselle will be a fun and spooky night for all, whether ballet-versed or new to the art form!
