Word: balletã
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Dates: during 2002-2002
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...directors, Daines says, chose The Nutcracker as the main event for their single show of the year in hopes that the ballet??s popularity would draw crowds to see a “sweet and nice and pretty” show full of nostalgia and holiday spirit. Daines emphasizes, though, that the show is more art than it is a cozy blend of sugar plum fairies and dancing glasses of hot chocolate. “It’s good dancing,” she says. “We’re not kidding around here. This...
...much working within the classical idiom of épaulement, glissade and ballotté as with the vocabulary of modern choreographers like Martha Graham. Mateo says his choreography moves beyond a mere extension of the tradition to translate “the intrinsic arrogance and aloofness of ballet?? into that which is accessible to contemporary audiences of all “ethnic and economic backgrounds...
...Boston Ballet??s production of Giselle, one of the most famous ballets every composed, contains more than enough emotion and virtuosity to satisfy any fan of the ballet. For those who prefer technically-difficult, plotless ballets, the demanding solos and variations in Giselle give the dance-lover a chance to “ooh” and “aah” at the dazzling skill of the dancers. And for those who prefer acting-filled story ballets, Giselle has enough drama to fulfill regular watchers of soap operas...
...Boston Ballet??s Giselle is a magical ballet filled with challenging, yet beautiful choreography, which is skillfully danced in gorgeous costumes in front of an impressively designed set. It is a fine production of one of ballet??s most emotional and accessible staples...