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...Breath,” a contemporary group piece, lacked basic unison for almost its full duration. This disunity coupled with a distracting costume choice—silky, over-sized men’s shirts—diverted attention from a unique and difficult choreography by Boston Ballet??s Gianni DiMarco. Choreographed to the music “Recycled Air” by the Postal Service, the second piece was a disappointing classical pas de deux. Dancers Pilar A. Ochi ’08 and Keller were hardly able to demonstrate their adept skills, in part, limited...
...company with a few years of professional experience, the HBC is highly steeped in the classical tradition. The show’s so-called “counterpointe” will be provided by two student-choreographed pieces that diverge a bit more from the traditional canon of ballet??a modern piece by Larissa D. Koch ’08, and another by this year’s winner of the Suzanne Farrell award in dance, Molly M. Altenburg ’07. It will also feature an Irish dance sequence sure to ruffle a few tutus...
While the Boston Ballet??s “Grand Slam” provides a night of dynamic, contemporary dance, perhaps “Home Run” would have been a more appropriate name for this talented, but not flawless, ensemble. Running until March 26, the program is made up of four independent works, including two world premieres, “Etesian” and “Up and Down,” one Boston premiere, “Lambarena,” and the return of last season’ favorite, “Plan...
...combination of different dance styles––contemporary, modern, traditional ballet??–means that there is something for everyone,” says Ebonie D. Hazle ’06, the president...
...ballet-only companies in the United States, received much support in its early existence from émigré neoclassical pioneer George Balanchine, the man responsible for popularizing this abstract and theoretical subgenre of ballet over the course of the 20th century. Balanchine’s influence on Boston Ballet??s character as a company is visible in their repertory even today...