Ballet San Jose's Cinderella

By Terez Rose, 13 May 2015

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“these dancers have raised their game and it’s thrilling to observe”

Reviewed at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose on 9 May 2015

Cinderella (Ben Stevenson)

Silicon Valley Ballet

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

Roberto Bolle + Herman Cornejo

Steven Woodruff, 12th July

Roberto Bolle and Herman Cornejo bring their shared gala program, BalletNow to Los Angeles. With a cast of twenty dancers, BalletNow is an innovative split bill that features European and Latin American stars. Two works feature Bolle dancing in interactive film sequences.

*****

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Terez Rose

Terez Rose is a writer and former dancer whose work has appeared in numerous journals, anthologies and online publications. She is the author (as Terez Mertes Rose) of the Ballet Theatre Chronicles (Off Balance, Outside the Limelight, Ballet Orphans, Other Stages) and A Dancer’s Guide to Africa. Visit her at The Classical Girl where she blogs about classical music and the performing arts.

Ballet San Jose’s Cinderella casts its magic spell