Noah's Ark & Giselle Act II

Ballet Havasu is proud to present the world premier of a dance adaptation of Noah's Ark, one of the most widely shared stories from the Book of Genesis.  Timeless music by Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saens is paired with fresh choreography by Traci Cottam, Marcus Bugler, Sandy Fritz, Stephanie Schmidt and Sarah Aitken to tell the story of a man chosen by God to live carry on His covenant as the wicked world is destroyed by flood.  Verses from the Bible are read by Pastor Faron Eckelbarger, of Stonebridge Christian Fellowship, as the final piece of this fantastic new production.

You will also be treated to the Lake Havasu City premier of Giselle Act II.  One of the most widely produced ballets in the world, Giselle tells the story of young village girl, the ballet's namesake, who falls in love with a charming man who turns out to be the crown prince, Albrecht, in disguise.  When his identity is discovered along with his betrothal to another woman, Giselle dies of a broken heart at the conclusion of Act I.  Our story picks up with Act II, and follows Giselle and Albrecht into the realm of the wIllis—the spirits of women betrayed by men.  In this otherworldly plane, Albrecht must face Myrtha, the queen of the willis and the consequences of his betrayal.  Guest Ballet Master, Bruce Steivel, staged the choreography for Giselle.  He has previously been the artistic director for Nevada Ballet Theatre, Hong Kong Ballet and Basel Ballet, in Switzerland.