Verb Ballets’ Poll Tribute Faithful and First-Rate
If any of Poll’s signature ballets are deserving of the label “masterpiece,” “Bolero” certainly qualifies. Continue reading Verb Ballets’ Poll Tribute Faithful and First-Rate
Category: Dance Reviews
Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ Wickedly Seductive
The somewhat convoluted story where sexual partners were like library books, easily obtained and swapped, found Merteuil and Valmont, when not pawing at each other, scheming up games of conquest and revenge that toyed with emotions and destroyed lives. Continue reading Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ Wickedly Seductive
‘Peter Pan’ soars at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
While the entire cast’s acting and dancing was divine, the evening belonged to Caitlin Peabody as the lovable spitfire Tinker Bell. From foot-stomping fits and pouts to unbridled girlish joy, Peabody embodied the child-like fairy. Continue reading ‘Peter Pan’ soars at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
BalletMet’s ‘Carmen.maquia’ a Lustful Triumph
If there is such a thing as bravura attitude, Wing had it in spades. She was Carmen; a seductress men fall over themselves to be with and women fall over themselves to destroy. Wing’s potent mix of sex appeal and skillful dancing charmed throughout the work. Continue reading BalletMet’s ‘Carmen.maquia’ a Lustful Triumph
Neglia Ballet, Philharmonic give new life to ‘Nutcracker’
“…a magical production that excited the senses and warmed the hearts of audience members of all ages.” Continue reading Neglia Ballet, Philharmonic give new life to ‘Nutcracker’
‘Count …The Legend of Dracula’ Frightfully Entertaining Despite Flaws
Perhaps most intriguing however, was Wesner’s choice to humanize the Dracula character by presenting him as not just a heartless, bloodthirsty monster, but a once caring man who still pined for his long dead wife Elizabetha. Continue reading ‘Count …The Legend of Dracula’ Frightfully Entertaining Despite Flaws
Columbus Dance Theatre’s ‘Dancers Making Dances’ a mixed bag worth digging into
Well thought-out, wonderfully-crafted and beautifully danced, “A Dozen Places,” alone justified the price of admission with the rest of the program still to come. Continue reading Columbus Dance Theatre’s ‘Dancers Making Dances’ a mixed bag worth digging into
Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Reshimo’ finds lingering beauty in the ordinary
Like choreographer Mark Morris’ ability to take what look to be simple movement phrases and weave them into moments of brilliance, Wertheim’s beautifully-spaced choreography for Reshimo was clever and satisfying. Continue reading Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Reshimo’ finds lingering beauty in the ordinary
Lauper, Liang, Balanchine and Bowie: BalletMet’s ‘Breaking Ballet’ an Entertaining Ride
Capturing a music video vibe, Kudelka’s choreography had the dancers repeating exaggerated hip sways, sideways waddles and arms-on-shoulders Greek folk dance-like circle dances. Continue reading Lauper, Liang, Balanchine and Bowie: BalletMet’s ‘Breaking Ballet’ an Entertaining Ride
Dance Doc ‘Paul Taylor: Creative Domain’ Gets it Right
“Poetry doesn’t always spell everything out, you know. They leave room between the lines,” says Taylor. “A dance can be like that too.” Continue reading Dance Doc ‘Paul Taylor: Creative Domain’ Gets it Right
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