A Re-imagining of La Sylphide

Ethan Stiefel's Spirit of the Highlands gets its world premiere with the American Repertory Theater in March! A brand new re-imagining of one of the world's oldest ballets to survive intact, La Sylphide, Stiefel takes inspiration from his own Scottish roots in his enchanting choreography, turning this ballet classic into a glorious new work.

What Is The Story Of La Sylphide?

Whilst dozing in his hall on the eve of his wedding, James, a young and handsome Scotsman, attracts the attention of a mysterious Sylph, who quickly falls for him but disappears as he awakes. Distracted, James is confronted with his fiance Effie who begs him to ask the witch 'Old Madge' their fortunes. But Madge's predictions do not please him; she foretells his love for the Sylph and he throws her out of the hall, much to Effie's delight.

As the marriage goes ahead, the Sylph once again chooses her chance to interrupt and runs away with the ring, tempting the captivated James into the magical woodland realm towards love, adventure, and death...