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...completely different actor in a comedic setting, with expressions that played off Vincent’s actions perfectly. Unlike the opening cantata, the dancing in “Amour piqué par une abeille” flowed naturally with the storyline. During the Nov. 16 performance, Larissa D. Koch ’08, who was also the choreographer, danced the role of the coquettish rose who Singerman spots in the garden and falls for. Singerman and Koch’s dance across the stage in courtship and flirtation was energetic and playful, adding depth to an already solid performance.In...
...From the beginning, we tried to make sure that we understood each other to help ideas mesh,” says stage director Matthew M. Spellberg ’09 of his work with choreographer Larissa D. Koch ’08. They insist that they have never worked together before, but Spellberg and Koch appear extremely attuned to each other’s sensibilities...
Spellberg, jumping right in, adds that “At the same time, Larissa has brought an enormous vocabulary to the piece...
...Mikko Nissinen’s love for this particular version of the ballet is obvious, and his dancers attack every movement with enthusiasm and wit. The choreography, as a whole, is technically challenging and often belies the cheery, lighthearted texture of the ballet. In the Oct. 20 evening performance, Larissa Ponomarenko’s performance as Kitri was both spirited and graceful. She is flawless in her technique, particularly her controlled and sustained extension. Ponomarenko triumphed in Act III at the end of an exhausting performance with a series of fouette turns, executed with tireless accuracy.Though Nelson Madrigal?...
...original works, both musically and choreographically explained Bergman. The second act featured a range of well-known styles in works by George Balanchine, José Limón and Martha Graham, and a tribute to Bob Fosse. The concert opener of “Fallen Falling” by Larissa D. Koch ’08 was strong contribution to the show. The European-infused juxtaposition of graceful ballet and angular modern was noteworthy for its dynamic staging that compensated for the repetition inherent in the choreography. The climactic finish of falling bodies (for which the piece is doubtlessly titled...