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...Produced by Valentine N. Quadrat ’09 and co-directed by Caitlin L. M. Kakigi ’09 and Kevin Shee ’10, the Harvard Ballet Company (HBC) show presented numerous pieces of varying style and quality Saturday at the New College Theatre. The Harvard Contemporary Dance Ensemble performed three of the seven vignettes last week as part of a larger series called “Dancing Caprices...
...crafted a beautiful and challenging choreography for “Wading.” Although “Communistas” was a bit too long and “Wading” a bit too short, both were unique and exciting interpretations of modern ballet...
...most original performance of the night came right before the intermission. “Flicker,” choreographed by Continuing Education and Special Programs Instructor Brenda S. Divelbliss, offered an interesting—though dark—perspective on ballet. Electronic contemporary music, namely DJ Alexandre’s “Toma Toma,” inspired an unconventional blend of ballet and break dancing. The combination was ideal for Shee, who stood out as the only male in the show. The eight female dancers, clad in disheveled, sequined tutus of varying lengths and colors gave a performance...
...Elysium,” choreographed by Claudia F. Schreier ’08, was, by far, the best piece of the night. Schreier’s choreography struck the ideal balance between the abstraction typical of modern dance and the visual appeal of classical ballet. The best moments of her exquisite choreography featured not only the usual leaps and turns but also interesting new movements, like dragged splits. She worked with the most talented HBC members: Lynch, Moore, Shee, Walker, and James C. Fuller ’10. Walker shone the brightest, but all five brought Schreier?...
...inspired performances were the defining moments of “Dancing Caprices,” this weekend’s recital by the Harvard Contemporary Dance Ensemble. Several premieres and a wide variety of other pieces comprised a range of genres, from sensual jazz to classical ballet, during the seven-part performance at the Harvard Dance Center. Overall, each ensemble put in a strong showing at “Dancing Caprices.” The first piece was a beautiful debut of “Elysium” choreographed by Claudia F. Schreier ’08. The sound...