dirac Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 A preview of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's gala. Quote While most galas in Aspen revolve around fundraising, this gala is actually a gift to patrons. ASFB usually brings in one company at a time to perform, but this time, it’s offering a collection of international ballet stars for audiences to enjoy. The gala is, in part, a response to Aspen audiences’ craving for more classical ballet in a world where mostly modern and contemporary companies tour. Two of the 10 pieces showcase classic ballet, but all of the pieces feature classical-trained dancers in pointe shoes. Link to comment
dirac Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 A review of the National Ballet of Canada in "Jewels" by Denise Sum for danceviewtimes.com. Quote Unfortunately, the leading couple, Koto Ishihara and Siphesihle November, were poorly matched. He is simply too short for her. En pointe, she towers over him like the Siren in “Prodigal Son”. Individually, both are strong dancers, well suited to the jazzy and playful style. Ishihara had great speed and attack, pausing ever so briefly for those picture moments. She flirted with the audience more than she flirted with her partner. With his power and athleticism, November would do well in anything from Edward Villela’s repertoire. Predictably, he brought an infectious excitement and energy to “Rubies”. A consummate performer, he communicates so much joy in his dancing, whether swinging his arms like a runner or swivelling his hips mid-air in an assemblé. Pianist Zhenya Vitort also deserves recognition for her lively playing of Igor Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra. Link to comment
dirac Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 A revew of London Children's Ballet by Deborah Weiss for Bachtrack. Quote It is 30 years since London Children’s Ballet was founded by Lucille Briance. The stats are staggering: 20 choreographers and eleven composers have set their first full-length ballet for the company; 37,556 disadvantaged children and isolated elderly people have seen a LCB production for just £1 and this is just the start. Before making any sweeping assumptions, for a company that comprises children aged from nine to 16 years old, you might be fooled into thinking that this is an amateur troupe. Wrong! It’s one of the most professional productions you’re likely to see. Link to comment
dirac Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 A review of American Ballet Theatre in "Woolf Works" by Marianne Adams for danceviewtimes.com. Quote Much of the act focused on relationships among the many characters, and, in parts, Woolf herself as she interacted with her creations, shedding light on how they informed each others’ lives, but without a traditional storyline. Teuscher’s dance with Roman Zhurbin, as Clarissa’s husband Richard, showed him as a very supportive figure of a somewhat unsettled woman. A dance between the Older Clarissa and Young Clarissa, danced jovially by Léa Fleytoux, seemed like Clarissa’s processing of a memory of her younger, innocent self. Then, scenes for Fleytoux with the ever-impressive James Whiteside as Peter, Clarissa’s boyfriend from her youth, added a romantic dimension which flourished in a duet with Cassandra Trenary as Sally – Clarissa’s female love interest. In that playful duet between Trenary and Fleytoux, McGregor presented one of this ballet’s overall themes of spotlighting diversity of gender and sexuality, with many whispers suggesting the young ladies were keeping a secret, and even a tender kiss. Link to comment
dirac Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 A local TV news story on Chattanooga Ballet's new hire. Quote Meet Ryland Acree! He's the new Director of School and Education for the Chattanooga Ballet. The Chattanooga Ballet is also celebrating their 50th anniversary this season. Stay tuned for all the fun they have planned! Link to comment
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