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Ballet BC strongest in the sure hands of Crystal Pite

By Rachel Rizzuto, 03 June 2016
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“a group of beautiful technicians”
Reviewed at Joyce Theater, New York City on 2 June 2016
Programme
Bill (Gai Behar, Sharon Eyal)
16+ and a Room (Emily Molnar)
Solo Echo (Crystal Pite)
Performers
Ballet BC
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Rachel Rizzuto
Rachel Rizzuto
Rachel Rizzuto received her BFA in dance performance and choreography from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is currently an editor for Dance Teacher magazine, and she is a founding member of modern dance company Mari Meade Dance Collective.