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Suarez is perfectly cast as the exotic Nightingale, exuding a mysterious aura complemented by her technical prowess and distinctive style. As she goes on pointe while curving her back and spreading her arms, she need not sing to bring the vision of the Nightingale to life. Her solo moments are...
Vinogradov treats the choreography in a similar way--one could call it departicularizing. These old tales, which are not meant to be realistic anyway, need their familiar, traditional components. The Cinderella production is ruined by streamlining. Near the beginning, there is customarily a charming dance for the heroine partnered by...
Dancers need special "sprung floors" to avoid injury while dancing en pointe, Knighton and Cushman said.
"There is virtually only one place where we can do things en pointe," said Knighton. "Harvard is not sympathetic to dancers' needs."
But most of the show will be traditional, with the dancers en pointe. The company will perform with a live student orchestra.