dirac Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 A review of New York City Ballet in Justin Peck's new work by Jennifer Homans in The New Yorker. Quote Two weeks ago, with his new dance, “Copland Dance Episodes,” Justin Peck finally became Justin Peck. And New York City Ballet emerged from its post-Balanchine sleep and found, at least for a moment, a new self. We have waited a very long time—through years of bitter disagreement over the company’s legacy, through the embattled leadership of Peter Martins, and through season after season of mediocre new ballets that suggested a company unable to move on. More recently, the company suffered a spate of egregious #MeToo scandals and embarked on a long-overdue racial reckoning. Link to comment
dirac Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Milwaukee Ballet's second company presents a new program. Quote Under the title “Momentum,” MBII also offers an annual showcase for the general public. As MBII Artistic Director Mireille Favarel explains, “They need a show that features them alone, where they can shine without the main company, with pieces created really for them, and a classical repertoire that they can touch and work on for their personal goals.” Link to comment
dirac Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 A review of the Ballet Icons Gala by Debra Craine in The Times. Quote The great thing about dance galas is the sheer number of dancers. This latest edition of the Ballet Icons Gala presented us with 15 short works — solos and pas de deux — performed by two dozen dancers mostly from companies in Europe. Tickets prices were high — £175 in the stalls — and the orchestra wasn’t up to much, but as a showcase for the state of dancing in 2023 it was impressive. Link to comment
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