dirac Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 David Hallberg complains when a critic observes that Australian Ballet dancers look thinner this season. Quote While Nguyen praised the Circle Electric set, costumes and lighting and the dancers as “fabulous”, she also wrote that they “seem unusually thin this season”, which she allowed could be due to the lighting. “Commentary regarding body image is not acceptable and I am compelled to address this [review],” Australian Ballet artistic director David Hallberg said in a statement. Related. Quote News Breakfast approached Nine Newspapers — the owners and publishers of the Sydney Morning Herald — who said they stood by the review and would not comment further. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Fashion photo gallery from American Ballet Theatre's spring gala. Quote That momentary escapism came in the form of several excerpts previewing what’s to come this summer season, which takes place from June 18 to July 20. Given the floor plan and the dinner tables’ proximity to the action, patrons were indeed thrilled to be able to see their favorite dancers’ every move in intricate, awe-inspiring detail. Related. Quote Talk about dinner and dancing! On May 14, the American Ballet Theatre hosted its spring gala at Ciprani 42nd Street in New York City, offering a one-night-only selection of previews from its upcoming summer season, and honoring filmmaker Chai Vasarhelyi for her commitment to dance. Ballet boosters including Katie Holmes, Susan Fales-Hill, Aoki Lee Simmons, Anh Duong, and more were on hand to enjoy the performances—which included a sneak peek at Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works, set to premiere in June—and raise funds and awareness for ABT and its programming. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Savannah Ballet Theatre presents "That's Amore!" Quote But there’s still room for romance in this evening of affection, so bring your significant other to the show. For an additional $35, you and your sweetheart can enjoy the show from the VIP tables. Each table seats two guests, and each very important pair is invited to split a bottle of champagne and enjoy tableside service for snacks alongside their very special view of the show. The extra cost is definitely worth it, as Tybee Post Theatre Executive Director Evan Goetz said it’s one of his favorite places in the theater. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 A TV news preview of Milwaukee Ballet's final program of the season. Quote Artistic Director Michael Pink was joined by choreographers Nelly van Bommel and Gabrielle Lamb to discuss the show. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 A review of New York City Ballet by Ivy Lin for Bachtrack. Quote The mark of a great ballet is whether it can withstand a poor performance. There is a reason Jewels or Serenade are often thought of as cast-proof. NYCB’s Contemporary Choreography I series featured two works (Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces) that can tolerate some less-than-perfect performances, and two ballets (Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels and Gianna Reisen’s Play Time) that received the best possible performances but still made little impact. Mary Cargill reviews NYCB for danceviewtimes.com. Quote ndiana Woodward was both witty and elegiac as the girl in pink, and seemed to be in her own world; the final sweep of her hand looked like she had modeled her wrist on the Pietà. Ashley Bouder, in green, was definitely in her own world, and seemed to be revisiting past triumphs in her solo; she gave it a slightly bitter sweet air. There was a lot of sweetness, as well as some unease in Emilie Gerrity’s plangent mauve, and she gave her final dance a slightly uneasy air, as if she were desperately looking for something; she was profoundly moving without any self conscious acting. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Ballet BC announces its 2024-25 season. Quote The season continues March 2025 with Zenith. It features the first-ever Ballet BC commission of Andrea Peña, Johan Inger’s choreography Passing, and another world premiere, this time from Fernando Hernando Magadan. Link to comment
dirac Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 A review of Tulsa Ballet by James D. Watts Jr. for Tulsa World. Quote And while it's true that ballet can be used to explore deep emotions and challenging ideas, it also can be as light and joyous and refreshing as a cool breeze on a hot day. Tulsa Ballet closed out its 2023-2024 season the past weekend with its "Signature Series," a mixed-bill production of three pieces the company commissioned to mark special events. Link to comment
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