Hi! Yesterday night I attended the Gala with another balletomane friend. What can I say?? There are no words to describe such a wonderful event. All the dancers were absolutely amazing and very friendly at the end of the show It's a pity that Lauren Cuthberston wasn't there, I wanted to see her so much
First of all, I have to say that Marianela and Steven really caught the attention of the public.
Nunez and Soares danced the most captivating Black swan pdd I've ever seen... I loved the intensity of the characterization and the chemistry between them. Technically they did a great job, her Odile was perfect and during the fouettés everybody in the audience was going crazy... we couldn't stop clapping!!!
"After the Rain" was followed in a religious silence, they really know how to create an atmosphere.
Steven showed off his tap dancer skills with "Something different", a very amusing piece that the crowd enjoyed a lot.
Then he danced a delightful Sleeping Beauty pdd with Sarah Lamb who was so charming and delicate... I particularly loved her as Aurora. Steven, during the prince variation, semeed to fly, his manège was gorgeous!!!
Also Qualia danced by Sarah and Edward was another great moment. Altought I'm not McGregor's greatest fan, I have to admit that this piece was incredibile. Their bodies blended in a single entity so well that I couldn't take my eyes off of them.
And now it's Mara's turn.. she was, of course, the star of the evening. She performed two wonderful pas de deux (Gremin and Tatiana's pdd and Look West) with Gary Avis and Manon and R&J with Ed. I felt privileged to have seen this great partnership in two of Macmillan most celebrated pieces. Manon was overwhelming and intimate, they really seemed to enjoy dancing it together. To dance R&J in Verona was a great idea but it was strange to see the balcony pas de deux without the balcony the crowd loved it anyway!!
So, a very special evening with amazing dancers. We will be honoured to have them Italy more often... please come back!!!!
Ps:I'm sorry for my english, I hope it's understandable.
Caterina