La Sylphide (ballet)

La Sylphide is a classic romantic ballet first performed in 1832, centered around a tragic love story set in Scotland. It depicts a young Scottish man, James, who is bewitched by a supernatural fairy, the Sylph, leading him to abandon his fiancée. The ballet explores themes of love, desire, and the ethereal beauty of the supernatural. Known for its elegant corps de ballet, intricate choreography, and atmospheric staging, La Sylphide exemplifies the romantic era’s fascination with fantasy and emotion, remaining a foundational work in the ballet repertoire.