Works & Process Presents English National Ballet: Akram Khan's Giselle

British Bangladeshi choreographer Akram Khan, known for masterful works that interweave contemporary dance and Indian kathak, creates a 21st-century "Giselle." This classical ballet is reimagined in a stunning new version that illustrates the woes of migrant workers and powerful factory owners. Following an applauded second run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, the English National Ballet will bring this groundbreaking work to Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance in 2019 for its American premiere. At the only New York preview of this critically acclaimed ballet, Khan’s first work featuring dancers on pointe, New York Times dance writer Marina Harss moderated a discussion with Khan, Tamara Rojo, artistic director and lead principal dancer of English National Ballet, Patricia Barretto, president and CEO of Harris Theater for Music and Dance, and company dancers. Highlights were performed by three company dancers.
PANEL
Patricia Barretto, Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols President and CEO of the Harris Theater
Marina Harss, Moderator
Akram Khan, Choreographer
Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director, Lead Principal Dancer of English National Ballet
DANCERS
Erina Takahashi, Lead Principal
Stina Quagebeur, First Artist
James Streeter, First Soloist
Co-produced by Manchester International Festival and Sadler’s Wells, London. Supported using public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, by Manchester City Council and the Giselle Production Syndicate.