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There is a great review at Danza magazine of the Spain shows:

Danza Ballet (Translation)

From ANNA-KAISA WALKER , Globe and Mail June 28 2008

Balletomanes came out en masse for Mad Hot II, the National Ballet of Canada's second annual fundraising gala at the Four Seasons Centre. And the night lived up to its name, starting with the stunning one-hour performance by the company's top dancers, staging four exhilarating pieces that earned them rapturous applause.

I saw the dress rehearsal last week. The Fiddle and the Drum was great. The dancers had a great energy and a "need" to dance. The company makes great use of its entire company. The emotion and atheltisicm of the choreography really radiated through to the audience. The lighting was some of the best I have ever seen.

Hopefully Alberta Ballet will tour the piece throughout the US and Europe. It would give the company some much deserved international attention (outside of China).

From Paula Citron, Globe and Mail June 19, 2008

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Veer premiere stands out for its snaky, sensual movements

See pictures of veer at Sabrina Matthews' website:

Sabrina Matthews' website

veer photo gallery

DId anyone see the show? I am seeing it in Toronto soon. Any feedback?

Are there any more details about this program other than the above article?

Up and comer, Matthews, just launched a website:

Sabrina Matthews' website