This version of Giselle has been around for a while on VHS and I am very glad to see it now on DVD. It is an excellent performance by all involved and beautifully produced in Denmark. This is one of the few versions where you can actually see the peasant pas de deux in its entirety. The clarity of the DVD lets you see the facial expressions much better and the acting comes through better because of that.
You might read my other reviews of other DTH DVDs to obtain more information about this and other DTH productions.
If you are wondering if "Creole Giselle" is different in any way from the usual "Giselle", the answer is no, it is not. The only noticeable difference might be in the costumes, but it is only slight. I asked Eddie Shellman why Arthur Mitchell wanted to make a Creole Giselle rather than a standard version, and he said that he wanted to do it that way to gain more acceptance of this performance. In any event, you need not worry that this is some radical departure from the usual Giselle. The difference is not noticeable.


