American Ballet Theatre’s Harlequinade is a luscious treat, filled with vibrant sets and costumes. The ABT version is true to the original work as Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky staged the ballet based on his study of the notated choreography …
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ABT La Bayadére Saturday: Kids vs. Old-Timers
American Ballet Theatre’s La Bayadére performances Saturday offered an interesting contrast in dancer seasoning. The matinée ABT performance featured Devon Teuscher (promoted to Principal Dancer last year) as Nikiya; Cassandra Trenary (Soloist) as Gamzatti; and Joo Won Ahn (Corps) as …
Kimin Kim Steals the Show: ABT La Bayadére, May 29
I have a mixed reaction to guest artist Kimin Kim’s performance as Solor in American Ballet Theatre’s La Bayadére Tuesday. On the positive side, Kimin’s performance was spectacular, filled with sky-high leaps and fluid turns; the negative side: why hasn’t …
Wayne McGregor’s AFTERITE: One and Done
Wayne McGregor’s new AFTERITE is a one and done ballet for me; one viewing Saturday evening of this weird and offensive science fiction work is enough. The work, set to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, revolves around a colony consisting of …
Roberto Bolle Fights Father Time: Giselle, May 19
Roberto Bolle is demonstrating you can fight Father Time. His performance in Giselle Saturday evening was a distinguished work, a great combination of athleticism and dramatic flair that most dancers 20 years to his junior could only dream of. At …
Natalia Osipova, David Hallberg Electric in Giselle
Lincoln Center was electric Friday evening with a full house, some paying $250 or more for orchestra seats to see the birthday duo Natalia Osipova and David Hallberg in Giselle. Approaching the Metropolitan Opera House, there was a buzz that …