Posts Tagged ‘George Balanchine’
Joyful ‘Square Dance’ Tops Extraordinary ‘Balanchine Masterworks’
The symmetry of “Concerto Barocco,” the gowns of “Emeralds,” and the joyful footwork in “Square Dance” in one extraordinary ballet program…
Read MoreCity Ballet of SD’s ‘Balanchine Masterworks’ is Thrilling, Timeless Treat
While the subject of the ballet is ancient, the dance is contemporary. As Apollo, Geoffrey Gonzalez climbed up and down a wooden framework that evoked a vintage lifeguard tower. His sheer white costuming suggested he was a god who…
Read MoreCalifornia Ballet’s Old ‘Nutcracker‘ Needs a Makeover
As we watched the production on Thursday (Dec. 19) at the Civic Theatre, my companions and I were struck by the old faded sets and costumes. The choreography was even less inspired than I remembered from 2011.
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