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[Alexandra]

I couldn't go, unfortunately, but would like very much to hear about it  smile.gif   The program was Twyla Tharp's "Brief Fling," Antony Tudor's "Dark Elegies," and Paul Taylor's "Esplanade."  Did anyone see it?

[Alexandra]

No one went?  Samba?  Bard's Ballerina?  Ari?

[The Bard's Ballerina]

Yes, I went, and it may be blasphemous, but I will even admit that I enjoyed Saturday night's performance over the Kirov's Jewels.  

I still don't care for Twyla Tharp, but the Washington Ballet at least made Brief Fling more than palatable.  The dancing was very good throughout, and Erin Mahoney was especially notable as the green "modern dance girl."  Sarah Kaufman was right about the costumes, though. Poor Michele Jimenez's blue bodice could not have been less flattering.

The dancers gave Dark Elegies a committed and moving performance.  Amanda McKerrow of course has the most experience with Tudor and it showed in her haunted expression and simplicity of movement.

I haven't seen Paul Taylor's own company dance Esplanade, so I can't comment on the differences in movement between them and WB, but I really enjoy this work.  When I see it, I feel like getting up on stage myself and running around to Bach in a pretty, candy-colored dress.

[dufay]

We will be going this weekend- in Philly. Front row seats (not my first choice, but the best we could do). I am really looking forward to it- much prefer innovative, thematic ballets to "Giselle" et al.This is to be followed by an audition the next day for daughter for Wash. Anyway- report/impressions to follow from the front row perspective.

[Alexandra]

Looking forward to reading your perspective, dufay (and good luck with the audition).  Perhaps you could post a Washington Ballet in Philly thread (a new thread) for your review, so it will be easier to find later  smile.gif

[PK]

I'm looking forward to catching Washington Ballet with Sweet -Honey in the Rock-sounds interesting!!

[PK]

I'm looking forward to catching Washington Ballet with Sweet -Honey in the Rock-sounds interesting!!

[PK]

I'm looking forward to catching Washington Ballet with Sweet -Honey in the Rock-sounds interesting!!

[PK]

I'm looking forward to catching Washington Ballet with Sweet -Honey in the Rock-sounds interesting!!

[PK]

I'm looking forward to catching Washington Ballet with Sweet -Honey in the Rock-sounds interesting!!

[Alexandra]

That's the fun of a world premiere -- it will be a big surprise

[Alexandra]

That's the fun of a world premiere -- it will be a big surprise