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Twyla Tharp's Diamond Jubilee: Diabelli disappoints, Slacktide delights

Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in Diabelli
© Steven Pisano
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in Diabelli
© Steven Pisano
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in Diabelli
© Steven Pisano
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in Slacktide
© Steven Pisano
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in Slacktide
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By Ivy Lin, 13 March 2025
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“Would Twyla Tharp be able to match the magnificence of Beethoven’s music with her steps?”
Reviewed at New York City Center, New York City on 12 March 2025
Programme
Diabelli (Twyla Tharp)
Slacktide (Twyla Tharp)
Performers
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation
Third Coast Percussion
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Ivy Lin
Ivy Lin
Ivy Lin's love of ballet began in high school when at the school dance she quickly realized she had two left feet. One always admires things one cannot do, and so Ivy began to attend dance performances to marvel at the grace and beauty of bodies in motion. Ivy's day job is a biology teacher and after a long day in the classroom she loves to unwind by watching dance. She also enjoys theater, opera, pop and classical music. Ivy has her own blog (www.humbledandoverwhelmed,blogspot.com)