September 2008 in this issue focus on Doug Varone & Dancers 2008 Capital Fringe Festival reviews editors' choice

Seattle Dance Project: 'Project Orpheus' by Brady Hartley A very intense Olivier Wevers is ... one of three choreographers working on Seattle Dance Project’s new production called “Project Orpheus.” The other two local choreographers are Eva Stone and Wade Madsen. It’s part of ACT Theater’s Companion Program & will be shown in conjunction with ACT’s “Eurydice.” read more... Royal Danish Ballet's Morten Eggert by Kate Snedeker In ballet, male dancers tend to fall into distinct categories such as the danseur noble, or the demi-caractère.  This characterization can be a blessing or a curse.  However, there are a few dancers who manage to escape a label... One of these "wildcards" of the ballet world is Royal Danish Ballet soloist Morten Eggert. read more...

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reviews

Mariinsky Ballet - 'Prodigal Son', 'Symphony in C', 'The Rite of Spring'
by Catherine Pawlick - July 25, 2008, Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia
That Nijinsky's choreography for “The Rite of Spring”, in combination with Nicholas Roerich's avant-garde set designs, reflect perfectly the complex dissonance and uneven measures of Stravinsky's accompanying score was once again visible as the ballet returned to the Mariinsky stage at the close of the 2007-2008 season..
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National Ballet of Canada - 'Mad Hot Gala'
by Denise Sum -- June 17, 2008, Four Seasons Centre for the Arts, Toronto, Canada
Mad Hot II is the National Ballet of Canada’s third annual fundraiser event,combining a gala performance and a dinner. In previous years, the company organized events such as “Dine and Dance with the Dancers”. However, it was felt that no fundraiser would be complete without an actual performance, reminding patrons of the outstanding artists and choreography that must be cultivated and supported in our city.
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Nicholas Andre Dance Theatre
by Cecly Placenti -- July 18, 2008, Dance Theatre Workshop, New York
Seeing an evening of Nick Seligson-Ross’ work feels like floating on a wave, being carried naturally along by the rise and fall of the current of his choreography. With movements both soft and jagged, Seligson-Ross knows how to phrase and contrast to create a profound sense of completion in his work. Audience and performers are on a journey, and we come to rest together with a sense of fulfillment and excitement.
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Guang Dong - 'Swan Lake'
by Cerise Louisa -- 5th August 2008, Royal Opera House, London

National Ballet of China - 'Raise the Red Lantern'
by Stuart Sweeney -- August 1, 2008, Royal Opera House, London

National Choreographic Initiative - 'Performance'
by Kathy Scott -- July 26, 2008, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, California

Volochkova Revue
by Catherine Pawlick -- July 19, 2008, St. Petersburg, Russia

Dance Theatre Workshop Emerging Artists - 'Performance'
by Cecly Placenti -- July 15, 2008, Dance Theatre Workshop, New York City

Eifman Ballet - 'Red Giselle' - Gala for Elena Kuzmina
by Catherine Pawlick -- July 19, 2008, Alexandrinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg

editors' choice · Fall for Dance 2008 in New York City, New York September 17 - 27, 2008 -- City Center, NYC The popular 10-day sampler of international dance returns to NYC's City Center. · Fall for Dance 2008 in Orange Country, California October 2 - 5, 2008, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, California The four-day festival showcases ten companies from around the world.

 

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