The dance company, composed largely of refugees from their invaded country, will perform four times in Costa Mesa.
“Giselle,” a ballet classic danced thousands of times since the mid-19th century, is a highly romanticized, two-act tragedy about love and betrayal.
Proceeds from the event — presented by Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation — will go to BlueCheck Ukraine, an aid foundation co-founded by actor Liev Schreiber, which generates funds to support organizations providing on-the-ground assistance in Ukraine. Christine Shevchenko as Giselle and Alexis Tutunnique as Albrecht perform in United Ukrainian Ballet’s production of “Giselle,” coming to Southern California June 29-July 2.
World-class choreographer Alexei Ratmansky reached out to her about guesting in a new version of “Giselle” he made and gave to the newly formed troupe. “Many Ukrainian artists — dancers, musicians, actors, writers — took up arms to defend their land. Many were killed by the Russians and died heroes. Others continue performing or creating in Ukraine or abroad.”
Ratmansky, who recently joined New York City Ballet as an artist in residence, is routinely considered as the contemporary ballet world’s most prolific, significant creator of new dance. Describing Ratmansky’s presence in rehearsal, Shevchenko says, “it’s, like, as soon as he steps into the studio, you have to bring your A-game all the time.
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