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American Ballet Theatre Review: Giselle is a Gem
February 11, 2020 American Ballet Theatre Giselle Washington, D.C. The standing ovation at the end of America Ballet Theatre’s Giselle at The Kennedy Center last night does not do the performance justice. The combination of ingredients – exquisite dancing, expert staging, elegant costume and sets – is a recipe that Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie has mastered.…
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National Ballet of Canada Review: The Sleeping Beauty
January 30, 2020 National Ballet of Canada The Sleeping Beauty Washington, D.C. For a ballet that is so familiar with audience members of all ages, there were some surprises during National Ballet of Canada’s The Sleeping Beauty at The Kennedy Center last night. Rudolf Nureyev’s 1972 production of this fairytale classic does not skimp on…
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Mariinsky Ballet Review: Paquita in its Full Glory?
October 8, 2019 Mariinsky Ballet Paquita Washington D.C. The 2019-2020 Kennedy Center ballet season opens with one of classical ballet’s most iconic companies performing a work rarely seen in its entirety. Mariinsky Ballet’s Paquita at The Kennedy Center is the United States premiere of this updated production of a love story that takes place in Napoleon-occupied Spain.…
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Boston Ballet Review: Capturing the Essence of Giselle
September 28, 2019 Boston Ballet Giselle Boston, MA Boston Ballet‘s season opener Giselle is not only a theatrical and artistic delight, but a lesson in the values of classical ballet tradition. As much as contemporary ballet choreographers of today are stretching predefined boundaries and creating new voices to be heard, it is also important that the vocabulary…
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Mariinsky Ballet Review: Le Corsaire is Still a Classic
April 9, 2019 Mariinsky Ballet Le Corsaire Washington D.C. At a time when there seems to be so much focus on being choreographically innovative, it is refreshing to see a company like Mariinsky Ballet at The Kennedy Center perform a classical ballet such as Le Corsaire. There is value to maintaining tradition and to carrying…