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Performer: Motoko Hirayama

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A mesmerising Rite of Spring from the National Ballet of Japan

The Afternoon of a Faun © Takashi Shikama
NBJ shows a contemporary double bill choreographed by Motoko Hirayama; a powerful and daring programme that strengthens their dancers’ versatility.
****1
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Fauns and Nymphs shows diversity of Japanese contemporary dance

New National Theatre Tokyo's gala evening of six works by six pairs of dancers was a brilliant evening showing works from Japan's leading choreographers and dancers. 
****1
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Pas de deux for toes and fingers

Superstar husband-and-wife team, renowned violinist Vadim Repin and "tsarina of the dance" Svetlana Zakharova, go on a date and take us with them. The music fared much better than the ballet.
***11
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