Paso a Dos Perfection

By Sam Quy, 28 February 2016

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“Pericet and Flores are both thoughtful choreographers, exceptional dancers, and a perfect duo”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London on 27 February 2016

Paso a Dos

Marco Flores, Dancer

Olga Pericet, Dancer

NDT2 I dreamt, it was: a dynamic double bill

Mark Vicente, 28th May

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

****1

Return to the Forest is a magical experience at Sadler’s Wells East

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.

*****

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

Maggie Foyer, 25th May

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.

****1

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.

****1

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

Leigh Donlan, 22nd May

Megan Fairchild pours her heart into her final performances of Coppélia at New York City Ballet.

*****

Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack: brave but bland at Sadler’s Wells

Jonathan Gray, 19th May

A bold choice for Northern Ballet, Gentleman Jack is beautifully danced but doesn’t go far enough in celebrating difference, individuality and freedom.

***11

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Sam Quy

Sam Quy began her professional dance career aged eleven, and won the Ballethoo Best Dancer Trophy, aged fourteen. She went on to graduate with distinction in MA Dance Studies; a Specialist Certificate Arte Flamenco, and a Diploma in Musical Theatre. Her dance career spans countless performances in Flamenco, Dance Theatre, and Opera; including the BBC documentary Manet, Strictly Come Dancing, and the 3D film Carmen. Sam wrote Lorca’s Flamenco, provided research for Flamenco International magazine and was editor of Flamenco News. She has studied Dance Criticism with Donald Hutera and is author of Reading Dance in the Musical, Wilson King Publishing.

Marco Flores & Olga Pericet: Paso a Dos Perfection