
Akram Khan’s Giselle: The Creative Process

english national ballet presents
This is your essential guide to Akram Khan's "Giselle." Sit in on music rehearsals, explore the emotional and psychological layers of the characters, and discover the technical craft that shaped Khan's visionary reimaging. Learn the story behind Vincenzo Lamagna's inspiration for the ballet's haunting score, and see how the intricate costume design came to life and defined the ballet's otherworldly aesthetic. Featuring insights from the creative team and artists of English National Ballet, this behind-the-scenes film reveals how movement, music, creativity, and design came together to create one of the most unforgettable works in contemporary ballet.

Akram Khan’s Giselle: The Creative Process
1h 37mEnglish National Ballet Philharmonic
Akram Khan's Giselle

Giselle: Introduction

Giselle: Rehearsals

Giselle: Dancing Together
1h 53mGiselle

Move to Live with Akram Khan
1h 45mGiselle

Dance Masterclass
1h 28mCreature

Creature: The Creative Process
1h 42mAFANADOR by Marcus Morau and Ballet Nacional de España
15mA Short History of Ballet
1h 4mSacred Monsters
53mAngelin Preljocaj, dancing the invisible
2h 1mKaguyahime
1h 41mNew York City Ballet in Paris

Mime in Ballet with Cynthia Harvey