Kingsport Ballet's production of Giselle 2008 will feature the usual slate of accomplished guest artists from the US and abroad, but this year promises an unexpected treat:  Andre Velladon and Carla Amancio are married ballet professionals.  They are both currently principal dancers with Dance Alive! National Ballet in Gainesville, Florida.  They will be tormented in a love triangle on the Eastman stage as they play out the roles of Giselle and Albrecht, March 14th through 16th.

Students from area schools have the opportunity to see this favorite ballet classic free of charge during the Friday 10am school performance.  Comprehensive educational workbooks and teachers guides will also be available at no cost.  Teachers may access registration forms through Kingsport Ballet's website:  www.kingsportballet.org and fax them in for a quick and easy registration process.  School performances are sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company.  

Public performances are slated for 7pm Saturday, March 15th and 3pm Sunday, March 16th.  All seats are reserved.  $20 front and center, $18 adult gen. admission, $16 students and seniors and $15 for groups of 15 or more.  Call the box office at Kingsport Ballet:  423/378-3967 or purchase tickets at the Eastman Employee Center Gift Shop.  Major credit cards accepted.

Giselle will also feature solos by Kingsport Ballet artist in residence Rostislav Dzabraev, Dance Alive! Principal Stephanie Heston,  seasoned professionals Evgueny Tourdiev and Tak Khuan Chu, as well as performances by company dancers and students from the Kingsport Ballet school.

For more information call 423/378-3967 or 423/863-1280
bsdew@kingsportballet.org or visit www.kingsportballet.org