Kyle Abraham's When We Fell: a pandemic premiere at NYCB

By Ivy Lin, 09 April 2021

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“a slow, languorous duet between Lauren Lovette and Taylor Stanley... the best part of the piece”

Reviewed at Lincoln Center: David H Koch Theater, New York City on 8 April 2021

When We Fell (Kyle Abraham)

New York City Ballet

Kyle Abraham, Director

Marc Happel, Costume Designer

Dan Scully, Lighting Designer

Ryan Marie Helfant, Director of Photography

India Bradley, Dancer

Jonathan Fahoury, Dancer

Christopher Grant, Dancer

Claire Kretzschmar, Dancer

Lauren Lovette, Dancer

Taylor Stanley, Dancer

KJ Takahashi, Dancer

Sebastián Villarini-Vélez, Dancer

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Carla Escoda, 16th April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with guest artist Taylor Stanley bring a postmodern vibe to an early MTV-era playlist. One of the most bewitching things you're likely to encounter this year.

*****

Falling for Kyle Abraham, again, at New York City Ballet

Carla Escoda, 16th May

When We Fell, Kyle Abraham’s bracing new piece for NYCB, made a minimalist statement on a maximalist quadruple bill, also notable for stunning ensemble work in Alexei Ratmansky's Odesa.

****1

Abraham's 2x4 is a bright spot in an uneven program

Ivy Lin, 22nd April

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Joyce Theater proved to be a mixed offering with his own piece, 2x4, coming off best.

***11

Kyle Abraham’s An Untitled Love: a stunning piece of dance theatre

Amanda Jennings, 29th January

An Untitled Love is a brilliant piece of theatre centred on inventive, creative dance that enthrals and amuses whilst conveying several serious messages.

*****

Encounters: The Royal Ballet at its versatile best

Amanda Jennings, 22nd October

In a quadruple bill of contemporary works, The Royal Ballet's dancers shine in this diverse programme, creating an immersive experience.

****1

American Ballet Theatre: Kyle Abraham's Mercurial Son disappoints

Ivy Lin, 16th October

Bond’s La Boutique was delightful, Abraham’s Mercurial Son, a little disappointing but Lander's Études sent the audience home happy.

****1

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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)

Kyle Abraham's When We Fell: a pandemic premiere at New York City Ballet