American Ballet Theatre: Kyle Abraham's Mercurial Son disappoints

American Ballet Theatre in Gemma Bond's La Boutique

Ingrid Thoms and Sierra Armstrong in Kyle Abraham’s Mercurial Son

Jake Roxander, Catherine Hurlin and Isaac Hernández in Harald Lander’s Études

Par Ivy Lin, 17 octobre 2024

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“There is something to be said about ballets set to melodic music, choreographed in a classical style”

Critique faite à Lincoln Center: David H Koch Theater, New York, le 16 octobre 2024

La Boutique (Gemma Bond)

Mercurial Son (Kyle Abraham)

Études (Harald Lander)

American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre Orchestra

Skylar Brandt, Danse

Carlos Gonzalez, Danse

SunMi Park, Danse

Cory Stearns, Danse

Devon Teuscher, Danse

Aran Bell, Danse

Jake Roxander, Danse

Isaac Hernández, Danse

Catherine Hurlin, Danse

Pavement, le plaidoyer chorégraphique de Kyle Abraham

Laurine Mortha, 11th October

Le travail de Kyle Abraham, véritable chronique sur les conflits raciaux des banlieues noires américaines, s’inscrit dans une démarche artistique engagée. Son approche factuelle laisse pourtant la place à une recherche artistique originale et sensée, mêlant l’expressivité du break-dance à la douceur de la danse contemporaine.

****1

Pop goes postmodern: Kyle Abraham's Cassette Vol. 1 in New York

Carla Escoda, 16th April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with guest artist Taylor Stanley bring a postmodern vibe to an early MTV-era playlist. One of the most bewitching things you're likely to encounter this year.

*****

Falling for Kyle Abraham, again, at New York City Ballet

Carla Escoda, 16th May

When We Fell, Kyle Abraham’s bracing new piece for NYCB, made a minimalist statement on a maximalist quadruple bill, also notable for stunning ensemble work in Alexei Ratmansky's Odesa.

****1

Abraham's 2x4 is a bright spot in an uneven program

Ivy Lin, 22nd April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Joyce Theater proved to be a mixed offering with his own piece, 2x4, coming off best.

***11

Kyle Abraham’s An Untitled Love: a stunning piece of dance theatre

Amanda Jennings, 29th January

An Untitled Love is a brilliant piece of theatre centred on inventive, creative dance that enthrals and amuses whilst conveying several serious messages.

*****

Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best

Amanda Jennings, 22nd October

In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

****1

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Ivy Lin

Ivy Lin's love of ballet began in high school when at the school dance she quickly realized she had two left feet. One always admires things one cannot do, and so Ivy began to attend dance performances to marvel at the grace and beauty of bodies in motion. Ivy's day job is a biology teacher and after a long day in the classroom she loves to unwind by watching dance. She also enjoys theater, opera, pop and classical music. Ivy has her own blog (www.humbledandoverwhelmed,blogspot.com)