La Sylphide tells the story of an impossible love between a human and a spirit, and man's inherent temptation for the unknown and sometimes dangerous life. The story centers on a man who makes too many wrong choices. James. a young farmer awakens to the call of a magical forest spirit; his growing infatuation puts his marriage, his happiness, and even his own life at risk. A crowning piece of the Romantic tradition, La Sylphide partners the misty Scottish Highlands with the restaging by Artistic Director Phyllis Papa creating a captivating and fascinating ballet.