Posts Tagged ‘City Ballet of San Diego’
‘Don Quixote’ Battles Windmills and Weak Narrative, Wins with Strong Performances
Wistrich conjured the hidalgo who read too many novels and lost his mind. We wanted to cheer when he rode off to bring justice to the world, on his pretend horse…With eye-popping fouette turns, fish dives, and one-arm lifts, the Kitri role seemed designed for Gonzalez…
Read MoreCity Ballet Preserves Three Treasured Ballets in ‘Balanchine Spectacular’
“I’m dancing ‘Rubies,’ Gonzalez said, “and it’s extremely glamorous and athletic. It demands technique. The toughest part is finding the stamina and…
Read MoreWant Romance? Take a Chance, Go See Dance
February and March are the grand-jete months of dance around San Diego. If you want romance, take a chance and go see professional dance. Here’s a look at shows leaping your way. Our TOP PICKS are starred..
Read MoreSanDiegoStory.com Writers Present Bravos and Boos For 2014
Judging from the reaction of SanDiegoStory.com’s team of reviewers, 2014 was a mixed year for the arts in San Diego. While there was plenty to savor, there was also plenty to criticize…
Read MoreGo! City Ballet, Malashock Dance, SD Dance Theater on One Gorgeous Stage
The Spreckels Theatre was described by one visiting international company as an ideal stage for dance. This weekend it’s the site for two unique programs with work by four choreographers—both modern dance and ballet—in City Ballet of San Diego’s “Ballet and Beyond.” And newcomer Geoff Gonzalez proves he can hold his own with …
Read MoreA Dance Cornucopia – Stages Overflow with Tasty Offerings
Feathery light Ana da Costa was most pleasing as the ordinary peasant girl Giselle who dies of a broken heart when she discovers that her lover is engaged to another woman. Tall and gallant, Trystan Merrick gave Ms. da Costa superb support as Albrecht, and he inserted theatrical details to expand his character from a two-timing cad to a remorseful young man consumed with guilt
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