Igor Zelensky and the Stars of International Ballet perform a one-off show at the new 1700 seater Lowry theatre in Salford, which is arguably the best place to see ballet in the country. Good without being outstanding seems to be the verdict of James Hopkins in The Guardian. <BR> <A HREF="http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/reviews/story/0,3604,359458,00.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/reviews/story/0,3604,359458,00.html</A> <P>

Ooh, I like this bit a lot. Wish I was there:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Zelensky returned for the Don Quixote pas de deux, and immediately re-established himself with more tight, smooth leaps and pirouettes. One of his own compositions formed the finale, danced to a Japanese percussion score that at times sounded like rock'n'roll. An ensemble piece, the four girls, four boys, all in black, engaged in boisterous shadowplay. Young Fadeyev was again exhilarating, while Zelensky let out a despairing yell as he finally leapt into the wings.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

John Percival is very impressed with Zelensky and friends.<P> <A HREF="http://www.independent.co.uk/enjoyment/Theatre/Dance/Reviews/2000-08/dance280800.shtml" TARGET=_blank>http://www.independent.co.uk/enjoyment/Theatre/Dance/Reviews/2000-08/dance280800.shtml</A> <BR>