johnross Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 A mixed programme from ArtisticDirector Robert Battle at Sadlers Wells - today's call was for Exodus and Awakening, with Four Corners and Open Door to come tomorrow. Highly energetic performance by the company. On until 17th September and the going on tour around the country until 19th October. The company in Exodus The company in Awakening More pictures on www.johnrossballetgallery.co.uk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Foteini Christofilopoulou was also at the dress rehearsal - here are some more photos:Exodus: Jamar Roberts, Hope Boykin© Foteini Christofilopoulou. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrAwakening: Jamar Roberts© Foteini Christofilopoulou. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrSee more...Set from DanceTabs: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Exodus & Awakening Courtesy of DanceTabs / Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Expect excellent and exuberant reviews in tomorrow's LInks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Ah, I think it may have been Hope Boykin who was so great in Chroma in the recent cinema broadcast. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 There was a second rehearsal photo call Wednesday, for the other two UK premieres (both by choreographer Ronald K Brown), namely 'Four Corners' and 'Open Door'. Here are some photos: Four Corners: Jamar Roberts© Dave Morgan. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrFour Corners: Vernard J Gilmore© Dave Morgan. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrOpen Door: Jacqulin Harris, Samantha Figgins, Sarah Daley, Fana Tesfagioris, Jacqueline Green© Dave Morgan. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrSee more... Set from DanceTabs: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Four Corners & Open DoorCourtesy of DanceTabs / Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnross Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 I was also at the second rehearsal and thoroughly enjoyed it especially the salsa sequence. Jeroboam Bozeman, Jamar Roberts and Glen Allen Sims in Four Corners Jacqueline Green and Yannick Lebrun in Open Door More pictures on www.johnrossballetgallery.co.uk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I saw programme B last night. Open Door (Ronald K Brown), whilst pleasant enough, outstayed its welcome after a while. It didn't seem to offer much beyond lots of dancers dancing as individuals and occasionally in couples to some jolly 'Latin' music. I much preferred Piazzolla Caldera (Paul Taylor). There was more variety in mood (lovely score) and choreography with a complex and interesting structure and some beautiful partner work. I was interested to see how well Revelations was received by what I assume was a largely atheist audience. Spirituals and gospel music are not nearly as familiar to British audiences as they are to audiences in the US where this type of music is an integral part of the culture. The work was in fact very well received. The highlights for me were the opening, Fix Me Jesus and Sinner Man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Mr Crisp is almost rhapsodic about Programme B:https://www.ft.com/content/fff190e8-75aa-11e6-bf48-b372cdb1043a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I saw CC there last night. He seemed to be in a very good mood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanartus Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Personally I shut "open door" pretty quickly. Liked the Taylor and Revelations was as good as always. Wish I'd chosen program A though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I went to the performance at The Lowry last night and enjoyed it tremendously. The evening opened with Lift. I liked the "tribal"-looking choreography and the changing rhythms of the score and movement. My friend and I both wondered if this abstract piece had an underlying theme about slavery because both the men and women wore neck rings. This was followed by the highly energetic Four Corners. The final section of the evening was the beautiful and moving solo Cry followed by the very uplifting Revelations performed with verve and style. What a spirit-uplifting way to end the evening! As ever with the Ailey company it was a joy to watch the wonderful dancers. (I must admit I was a bit cross when I realised they had performed After the Rain in Bradford ... so I still haven't seen this piece live after missing it at ROH earlier in the year due to a disastrous train journey!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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