The Flames of Paris: A feast of dancing

By Kevin Ng, 26 March 2015

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Reviewed at Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong on 24 March 2015

The Flames of Paris

Bolshoi Ballet

Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

Vladislav Lantratov, Dancer

Ekaterina Krysanova, Dancer

Vyacheslav Lopatin, Dancer

Anastasia Stashkevich, Dancer

Artem Ovcharenko, Dancer

Nina Kaptsova, Dancer

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Katie Lawrence, 3rd June

Bangarra's latest triple bill creates a powerful evening of resilience, belonging and community.

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Maggie Foyer, 28th May

Gregory Maqoma’s immersive Return to the Forest delighted a captivated audience at Sadler’s Wells East with a superlative creative team and skilful dancing.

*****

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Superbly balanced double bill comprising Kill Your Darlings and SAABA which highlighted the talents of the young dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater 2.

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Dada Masilo’s Hamlet: inimitable mix of wisdom and audacity

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Dada Masilo wanted her audiences to feel the passion and to leave the theatre with a buzz. In her Hamlet, the commitment of the cast ensures this message still holds true.

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Glorious debuts in Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée at The Royal Ballet

Deborah Weiss, 23rd May

Two vivid debuts as Colas, marked the second revival of La Fille mal gardée this season at The Royal Ballet.

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At NYCB, Fairchild bids adieu in her final performances of Coppélia

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Kevin Ng

Kevin Ng, a Chartered Accountant based in Hong Kong, started reviewing dance in 1997. He has contributed to many publications including The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal Asia, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Time Out Hong Kong, St. Petersburg Times, Ballet Review(New York) and Ballet 2000 (Italy).

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