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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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National Ballet of Canada Review: Contemporary Grace, Power, and Artistry
January 28, 2020 National Ballet of Canada Repertory Program Washington, D.C. You know you’re in for an exciting ride when an evening of ballet is programmed to showcase The National Ballet of Canada dancing William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and Alexei Ratmansky. Before the performance even begins, the Kennedy Center audience is already abuzz regarding the…
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Atlanta Ballet Review: A Nutcracker Full of Surprises
November 27, 2019 Atlanta Ballet The Nutcracker Washington, D.C. The ballet holiday season has officially begun with Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Kennedy Center. D.C. audiences are the first outside of Atlanta to see this theatrical multi-media production that premiered last year in the company’s home state. Yuri Possokhov‘s fast-paced choreography aligns appropriately with the…
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The Kennedy Center Presents Atlanta Ballet in The Nutcracker
For its annual holiday production for 2019, the Kennedy Center presents Atlanta Ballet in The Nutcracker. This production made its debut in 2018 with choreography by Yuri Possokhov set to Tchaikovsky’s score. This will be the first time Atlanta Ballet performs at the Kennedy Center. Atlanta Ballet joins the robust list of American ballet companies to…
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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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Miami City Ballet Review: Emotive Excellence
June 1, 2019 Miami City Ballet Mixed Program Washington D.C. The 2019 Ballet Across America program at The Kennedy Center closes this weekend with Miami City Ballet. Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez’s company is one of the finest that has graced the Opera House stage this ballet season. The dancers’ unified enthusiasm, energy, and excellence make for choreographic…
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Review: The Importance of Diversification
May 28, 2019 Dance Theatre of Harlem Mixed Program Washington D.C. The Kennedy Center closes out its 2018-2019 Ballet Season with their Ballet Across America series featuring the internationally recognized Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and Miami City Ballet, both companies directed by women – Virginia Johnson and Lourdes Lopez, respectively. Opening night belongs to…
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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…
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New York City Ballet Review: Solid, Speedy, and Synergistic
April 2, 2019 New York City Ballet Balanchine, Robbins & Reisen Washington D.C. It is opening night of New York City Ballet’s 2019 annual engagement at the Kennedy Center and the first people to appear from behind the curtain are the newly appointed Artistic Director of NYCB and the School of American Ballet and the…