dirac Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Two reviews of New York City Ballet in "Jewels" by Mary Cargill for danceviewtimes.com. More Jewels Quote Mejia seems born to the swaggering, rollicking Villella role, dancing with a warm and earthy bravura, as if there were no other place he would rather be than dancing in front of that audience. He had an immediate connection with the audience without seeming to court it—he kept his eyes focused completely on his partner yet somehow made the entire auditorium feel included in every impossibly high jump and swirling turn. He seemed to inspire the company and his jogging companions (Victor Abreu, David Gabriel, Cainan Webber, and Andres Zuniga) were electric. Voices of Experience Quote There is nothing frozen about “Rubies”, especially with Mira Nadon as the soloist. She danced with an almost old-fashioned glamour, as if she were waving a cigarette holder and wearing long white gloves. She had astounding control, able to shift her long, gorgeous limps in any direction without apparent effort. At times she appeared to be the hostess making sure all to greet all the guests—I was especially struck by the little welcoming smile she gave to the lead couple as the entered for the finale. Link to comment
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