Louise Lecavalier's So Blue fulfils and confounds expectations

By Emily Brown, 03 July 2014

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“Lecavalier is utterly dexterous, challenging her body to move in several combinations at once”

Reviewed at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on 2 July 2014

So Blue (Louise Lecavalier)

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Emily Brown

Emily is a freelance dancer based in Brighton. She performed with Mapdance Company 2012, and has recently created and performed solo work. As a dancer and musician, Emily enjoys innovative work that combines the two art forms. She is a keen dance writer, her blog can be found here.