dirac Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 A review of Alonzo King Lines Ballet by Rita Felciano for danceviewtimes. Quote It is rare to get a standing ovation half-way through an evening’s program. But the Alonzo King Lines Ballet dancers had it more than had earned with outstanding performances of excerpts of four King choreographies, the oldest going back to 2007. The company had been on the road and, after two performances only, was about to take off again for a tour of Europe. The audience acknowledged Lines’ artistry with a rousing “welcome back.” King had lovingly entitled the selections Four Heart Testaments. The audience acknowledged Lines’ artistry with a rousing “welcome back.” Link to comment
dirac Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 David Bintley hosts a new BBC documentary, Quote With unseen and forgotten footage and interviews with dance icons Dame Gillian Lynne and Dame Beryl Grey, we learn of the company’s brush with the Nazis in Holland, their dances under Blitz-hit London, and a tour-schedule that acted as emergency morale relief to the British people. It emerged after the war with new life, as the Royal Ballet. Link to comment
dirac Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Diablo Ballet presents its Nutcracker. Quote "When the curtain rises and you feel that energy, I know it's something I lived for as a dancer," said Lauren Jonas, co-founder of the Diablo Ballet. "I'm really excited to see the dancer's faces." The 28 year old ballet last performed live in February 2020. Link to comment
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