Roberto Bolle + Herman Cornejo

By Steven Woodruff, 14 July 2015

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“kicks aside some of the cobwebs in the gala idiom”

Reviewed at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles on 12 July 2015

Three Preludes (Ben Stevenson)

Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux (George Balanchine)

Excelsior pas de deux (Ugo Dell'Ara)

Mona Lisa

Spartacus (West Coast Premiere) (Carlos Molina)

Tango y Yo (West Coast Premiere)

Prototype (West Coast Premiere) (Massimiliano Volpini)

Roberto Bolle, Artistic Director

Herman Cornejo, Artistic Director

Lucía Lacarra, Dancer

Marlon Dino, Dancer

Mary Carmen Catoya, Dancer

Kleber Rebello, Dancer

Petra Conti, Dancer

Erica Cornejo, Dancer

Maria Eichwald, Dancer

Marijn Rademaker, Dancer

Viengsay Valdes, Dancer

Ben Stevenson's Cinderella is still delightful after nearly 55 years

Graham Watts, 6th September

A Cinderella story of a different kind since Daniela Cabrera was not originally cast to play the title role, her chance coming just weeks before this show due to injury.

****1

Queensland Ballet: rhapsodic conclusion to an entertaining program

Ruth Ridgway, 22nd February

This short program of highlights is an enjoyable ballet ‘taster’ to take on tour.

***11

Sweet treat for Christmas: Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Ruth Ridgway, 1st December

While Tchaikovsky’s music is the biggest star in Queensland Ballet’s Nutcracker, the dancers sparkle and shine in a pretty fantasy world.

****1

Solstice: ENB closes its season with a midsummer gala

Graham Watts, 16th June

A mixed bag from the ENB repertoire to greet the summer solstice at the Royal Festival Hall.

***11

A roller-coaster of diverse dance as ENB celebrates its 70th

Graham Watts, 17th January

A slick and stylish celebration at the Coliseum of this great company's achievements over 70 years.

****1

Ballet San Jose's Cinderella

Terez Rose, 9th May

Ballet San Jose brings Ben Stevenson's Cinderella to the stage, in a lively production that appeals to adults and kids both.

****1

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Steven Woodruff

Steven Woodruff is a dancer, musician, educator, and writer based in Los Angeles. He has performed with many L.A. ballet, contemporary dance, and traditional dance companies. Currently he writes on dance and music for DanceChannelTV and DancePlug. From 1998 to 2010 he was a lecturer at CSULA. He has also performed as a violinist with Southland orchestras including Claremont Chamber Orchestra, Pasadena Chamber Orchestra, and the Inland Empire Symphony. He maintains a lively blog at sdwoodruff.wordpress.com on a variety of other topics including poetry, translations, travel, and society and politics.

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