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Rebranded Silicon Valley Ballet, the former Ballet San Jose makes history with its première of Alicia Alonso's Giselle, a US première from National Ballet of Cuba that seduces and enthralls.

If you’re a regular theatergoer you may notice a discreet sign in the lobby when you show your ticket at the door. A slip of paper inserted in your program catches your eye, “In this evening’s performance of Giselle, the role of...” Your heart sinks: an understudy.No one wants to hear that a cast member in any production is unable to perform, especially not when it’s due to injury.

El idealismo oriental de La Bayadera en la versión del Ballet de Monterrey, exhibe una recatada atmósfera imperialista teñida por la sustancia trágica y simbólica de sus personajes.