dirac Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 A review of BalletX by Joey Thyne for The Idaho Mountain Express. Quote “Sunset, o639” blurs the lines between theater and ballet. The dancers not only had to worry about hitting their marks, they also needed to communicate the plot. Andrea Yorita and Ashley Simpson were especially captivating striking the balance. The musicians filtered on and off stage, changing costumes and becoming characters. At different parts of the show, the dancers became percussionists, banging on the stage to represent the native peoples of New Zealand, and sang during “The Ocean of Ghosts” finale. Link to comment
dirac Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 A new ballet tells the story of Hmong immigrants. Quote He immediately started choreographing the original production and brought together a cast in early 2020. When the pandemic began in March of last year, they had to transition to virtual rehearsals. The dancers ultimately learned half of the show's choreography virtually. They decided to premiere the ballet in Minneapolis, in honor of Thao's family journey and the large Hmong community in Minnesota. Link to comment
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