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Thunder and lightning in Spoleto can’t compete with on-stage fireworks

Roman Mejia and Tiler Peck in George Balanchine’s Tarantella © Damiano Mongelli
An evening of sublime dancing, the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, presented a Dance Marathon of electric performances, supreme quality and memories to cherish.
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Tiler Peck’s Symphonie Espagnole for NYCB is sprawling and ambitious

Kloe Walker and Mira Nadon with the Company in Tiler Peck’s Symphonie Espagnole © Erin Baiano
A triple bill including Tiler Peck’s newest ballet for NYCB, does not entirely work. Too much blue light and sadness for one program.
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Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends: bubbling over with passion

Lex Ishimoto in William Forsythe's The Barre Project Blake Works II © Christopher Duggan
Last seen in London in 2023, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends made a hugely welcome return with the same programme, differently ordered. 
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Understatement and spectacle at New York City Ballet

David Gabriel in Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering © Erin Baiano
Jerome Robbins' Dances at a Gathering and George Balanchine's Diamonds make a study in contrasts. With lots of debuts in the former and seasoned leads in the latter. 
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Stylish and stirring: Turn It Out With Tiler Peck & Friends

Tiler Peck  in William Forsythe's The Barre Project (Blake Works II) © Steven Pisano
Much acclaimed in 2022, a mixed bill curated by Tiler Peck returns to New York City Center with new cast members.  
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Few signs of heat in a mixed bill at New York City Ballet

Mira Nadon and Chun Wai Chan in Justin Peck's Heatscape © Erin Baiano
New York City Ballet offered a few exhilarating moments in a mishmash of a program from the company with arguably the greatest rep in the world.  
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