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According to Matory, dancing and music are a central part of Santeria worship. Practitioners believe that a dancer can enter a trance-like state, imbued by a spirit...
Schlomit Auciello is one such dancer who has moved away from the event and now lives in Maine. "I met my husband here," she says. "Now we schedule our business trips around Wednesdays so that we can be here. I've been away from the community for 11 years, and I return as much as I can," she says to a chorus of "That's right!" from the other dancers gathered around...
Indeed, the night's attendees all act like family members, calling each other by names and hugging hello. A half-hour break in the evening of dances features announcements for storytelling groups in dancer's homes, backrubs accompanied by freestyle poetry, and a birthday cake in honor of any Scorpio's in the audience...
...Black Swan pas de deux from Swan Lake was performed by principal dancer Paloma Herrera and soloist Giuseppe Picone. Traditionally a variation based upon technical strength and cool betrayal, the ballet did not disappoint the audience. Paloma is young, strong, has gorgeous feet and is technically superb. She does however have a certain stiffness in her dancing which should leave as she becomes more mature and gains more artistry. Her expression of haughty self-confidence was perfect for the role of the black swan. Her partner, soloist Giuseppe Picone, was also technically amazing. Both dancers had high and effortless jumps...
...highlight of the evening was Le Corsaire. It was not the choreography (which is rather dull) nor even the actual pas de deux (which was good), but the unmatched technical prowess and stunning bravado of principal dancer Angel Corella in his solo variations that left the audience in thunderous applause. Corella takes risks in his dancing and his boundless energy brings him to the realm of greatness. His technical ability is astounding, and it is matched by his charming enthusiasm as he flirts with the audience, making pirouettes look easy. His jumps were huge and effortless, achieving real height...