Opening Night @giselle, the Technology-Infused Ballet

@giselle, a technology-driven, contemporary reinvention of the beloved romantic ballet classic, premiered Thursday, May 18, at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. 

This production, presented by Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, puts a modern spin on the original classical ballet, Reimagining Giselle, a shorter work commissioned by The Royal Ballet in London, presenting this story of love and relationships in the context of a world dominated by dating apps, digital illusions, and fleeting encounters.

@giselle tells the story of a young woman named Giselle who is betrayed, isolated, and ghosted by her romantic partner on social media. In a state of extreme anxiety, Giselle livestreams her death and later returns to haunt her male tormentors in the form of breathtaking motion-captured holograms projected onto the bodies of live dancers, creating a haunting tension between live and digital realities.

Brianna Amore is the mastermind behind the stunning animation and projection design that enthralls the audience throughout the production, leaving many unsure if a dancer or a life-like hologram are on the stage. 

To learn more about @giselle, visit https://www.joshuabeamish.com/.