A Mind-Bending And Gravity-Defying Leo

By Sarah Navin, 06 July 2014

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“for its unique concept and playfulness it’s a fun, family-friendly night out that teases the mind ”

Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney on 4 July 2014

Leo

Flavia Hevia, Set Designer

William Bonnet, Dancer

Daniel Brière, Director

Gregg Parks, Producer

Gala Flamenca at Sadler’s Wells: a masterclass in the flamenco arts

Graham Watts, 19th June

The Gala Flamenca has always been a highlight not only of the Flamenco Festival but also of the whole summer in London Dance. This year it exceeded expectations.

*****

Birmingham Royal Ballet: a sparkling and sobering close to the season

Vikki Jane Vile, 19th June

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) close their 25/26 season with an ambitious triple bill running for just four performances on their home turf at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

****1

BRB’s Sir Peter Wright Centenary: a fitting tribute

Graham Watts, 18th June

A splendid evening of celebration for Sir Peter Wright at the Birmingham Hippodrome focusing on excerpts from his own classical ballets and The Green Table by Kurt Jooss.

****1

Royal Ballet School, School of American Ballet: the future is bright

Amanda Jennings, 18th June

An evening of outstanding dancing from the Royal Ballet School and the School of American Ballet. It was a case of spotting tomorrow’s stars in a beautifully balanced programme.

*****

Acosta Danza Yunior: fabulous dancers, uneven choreography

Deborah Weiss, 17th June

A welcome to Acosta Danza Yunior who have bags of potential. However, not all of the choreography engaged their talents sufficiently in this programme.

***11

Jesús Carmona in UnYdos: extraordinary, rhythmic and theatrical

Graham Watts, 16th June

Compañía de Danza Jesús Carmona in UnYdos was a stunning evening of pure flamenco artistry, enlivened by a tremendous sense of theatre, and augurs well for the rest of the festival.

*****

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Sarah Navin

Sarah Navin started ballet at age 6, as she couldn’t walk in a straight line without skipping and twirling. As well as studying classical dance, she went on to perform in hip-hop ensembles, cheerleading squads, and developed a love of musical theatre – starring in shows such as The Boy From Oz, Legally Blonde The Musical and Rock of Ages. She is a Sydney-based television journalist by day, and swaps political reporting for dancing at night, either performing or attending performances – where she enjoys the chance to write creatively through a critiquing lens.

Leo's Axis of Imagination: Sydney Opera House