NYCB tries pandemic choreography

By Ivy Lin, 02 November 2020

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“fast footwork, with the sneakers mimicking tap shoes as they moved frantically across the pavement”

Reviewed at Lincoln Center: David H Koch Theater, New York City on 2 November 2020

pixelation in a wave (Within Wires) (Sidra Bell)

Solo for Russell: Sites 1-5 (Pam Tanowitz, Russell Janzen)

New Song (Andrea Miller)

Water Rite (Jamar Roberts)

Thank You, New York (Justin Peck)

New York City Ballet

Caitlin Taylor, Costume Designer

Reid Bartelme, Costume Designer

Harriet Jung, Costume Designer

LaJeromeny Brown, Costume Designer

Ghaleb Kayali, Dancer

Emily Kikta, Dancer

Mira Nadon, Dancer

Peter Walker, Dancer

Michael Roth, Violin

Lydia Hong, Violin

Katharina Kang Litton, Viola

Eugene Moye, Cello

Russell Janzen, Dancer

Ann Kim, Cello

Harrison Coll, Dancer

Unity Phelan, Dancer

Indiana Woodward, Dancer

Sebastián Villarini-Vélez, Dancer

Victor Abreu, Dancer

Ron Wasserman, Double Bass

Scott Kemsley, Flute

Christopher Grant, Dancer

Sara Mearns, Dancer

Georgina Pazcoguin, Dancer

Taylor Stanley, Dancer

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Conceived by Anthony Roth Costanzo and Sarah Ruhl, this high-handed pasticcio sets the climate crisis to a soundtrack of Vivaldi.

***11

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

Love Letter (on shuffle) anchors eclectic NYCB program

Ivy Lin, 15th May

Love Letter (on shuffle) is like a Taylor Swift Track 5. Full of romance and longing, and it makes its emotional impact every time.

****1

In their 75th anniversary year, New York City Ballet return to London

Amanda Jennings, 7th March

An intermittently sparkling evening culminates in a thrilling explosion of art.

****1

The Australian Ballet celebrates 60 years with style and star turns!

Deborah Weiss, 6th August

The Australian Ballet's return to London's Royal Opera House after a 35 year absence, proves successful at every level.

****1

The Linbury: Pam Tanowitz is becoming a fixture of the UK dance scene

Graham Watts, 4th February

While Secret Things was notable for its outlandish costumes, Everyone Keeps Me remains a rare gem of modern dance to be cherished

***11

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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)