Dutch National Ballet give an exemplary account of a quadruple bill comprised of the late Hans van Manen’s works. It’s a wonderful tribute to the great master choreographer.
Juliano Nunes’ Romeo and Juliet for Philadelphia Ballet works on all fronts: as a visual spectacle with highly original choreography and as a vehicle for cultivating memorable performances.
National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a gem in the repertoire, despite shortcomings in the plot. Lavish production designs, stunning classical choreography and excellent dancers makes this a ballet lover's heaven.
This revival of Romeo and Juliet combines vivid staging and technical leads, but the lover's careful partnership lacks the volatility that makes young love convincing and tragedy believable.
Catherine has recently moved to Beijing, where she writes, studies Chinese, and teaches English at a university. She has an avid interest in East and Southeast Asian performing arts and has also lived in Seoul, South Korea, and speaks Korean. Catherine is a graduate of Royal Holloway, University of London, worked as dance editor for Bachtrack for 6 months. You can read more on Catherine's Wordpress blog Catherine and the Lion
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