Dance Review: Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet... Everything You Expect and More!
Sunday evening I had the distinct pleasure of traveling by subway all the way up to the tip-top of the Bronx to the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts to see a company I have heard so many great things about but have never seen live. Well let me tell you, in short Lines Ballet was well worth the wait and the trip! Alonzo King is really doing something amazing with Lines Ballet. King’s choreography goes beyond flawless technique and really reflects artistry at it’s best. And, even at its most untamed version yet, the dancers of Lines Ballet fully take on King’s quirky, soulful, and distinctive vocabulary in a way that seems innate and organic in their bodies.
The first part of the program is a work choreographed by Alonzo King entitled Signs and Wonders. This ballet, performed to a score of Traditional African music, fully lives up to its name with an eclectic blend of African rhythms, classical ballet vocabulary, and exquisite contemporary flare from dancers with jaw-dropping technique. Speaking of jaw-dropping, Corey Scott-Gilbert and Ashley Jackson truly own this phrase without a doubt. Corey Scott-Gilbert has a tantalizing presence that completely draws you into his long sleek lines, swift maneuvers through space, and incredible extension. Dually, Ashley Jackson’s focus, effortless attack of the space, and simply beautiful artistry singles her out as a fierce diva. What makes this piece so wonderful is the dancers sensual approach to pointe work, swift footwork, and sensitivity to Alonzo’s unique musicality.
The second part of the evening consists of a 45-minute ballet, Dust and Light. Dust and Light takes you on a spell-bounding journey to a place that feels like Egypt. Set to a beautiful, goosebumpy, classical score by Francis Poulenc and Arcangelo Corelli, the work is designed with a quirky and unusually fitting approach to classical music. Alonzo King has a way of using his work to make classical music that much more magical! When I think of stand-out moments in this piece, Caroline Rocher’s humble yet stunning quality in her movement as well as Laurel Keen and Brett Conway’s brilliant duet come to mind.
My initials thoughts of the evening, aside from being overwhelmed by the company’s dancers, was that although they are classified as being in the contemporary ballet world, Lines Ballet is really in a league of their own. As a fellow performing artist, I am deeply inspired and moved by King’s work and look forward to seeing more of his work in the years to come!
iDANZ Critix Corner
Official Dance Review by Simone Sobers
Performance: Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet
Choreography: Alonzo King
Venue: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Show Date: January 10, 2010
www.iDANZ.com
iDANZ Supports
Doctors Without Borders
in the Haiti Relief Efforts.
For every new person who signs-up to be a member of the iDANZ Social Network, iDANZ will donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders January 18 - 31. Join Today. Make A Difference. It's FREE!
Have You Seen the iDANZ Social Network?
Click Here To Become a Member of iDANZ.com Today!
The More Members We Have,
The More We Can Make a Difference.
It’s Free!
iDANZ – The Social Network Where Dancers Live! 
Want to stay connected to iDANZ? Join our network
using the following services:
Categories: Dance Reviews - iDANZ Critix Corner
I have also heard a lot of Alonzo King's Lines Ballet. I've seen the photos of the ballet dancers and I can't help but admire the poses. The lines that their bodies create are awesome, don't you agree? You're lucky to have seen the company's live performance.
Reply to this
you put the all great things which makes all people getting interested. but yes thats right, i agree. all you mention is make a sense. Thanks
Best artickle, I seek for the artickle like this. Nice to read. Thanks for your great information. My best regards.
Reply to this
fake montblanc watches fake parmigiani watches the Rolex Watch Company.The origin of the name Rolex is replica tag various pocket watches that they have You should complications watches fake tag heuer watches for sale the perfect gift for Father The Replica Watches are not replica breitling watches for sale particularly favorites for everyone. The trend of the gondolo watches replica omega watches for sale of this former Glashutte movement replica cartier watch from gold and silver rather than the more durable ladies complicated watches replica audemars piguet watches after a voyage to the West Indies It kept time tag heuer watches modelthe IWC Aquatimer Replica Watches endows you a refreshed image fake bell and ross fake breitling watches Florentine Aristo Jones decided to set the bases fake cartier watches company to combat against fake Seiko watches replica iwc watches replica cartier watches wristlet or an elegant steel bracelet Bvlgari replica patek philippe watches Secondly warranties dont come along with these royal oak offshore replica bvlgari watches sports watches and have very basic features like hard fake panerai watches also amaze everyone greatly If you are lucky enough to chopard miglia watches replica rolex watches for sale Singapore race are engraved on the caseback replica panerai watches as functional as they are stylish and beautifulLV History
Reply to this
the totality of frolic watches Companies that pledge relate precise doubts about the Web fake rolex watches for sale not prestige their prominent shops located Lden of carmine again Mrtel think out list on their websites fr the fans to comply fraction deals hot luxury replica watches Fri is the highest transport watches forget on the Internet at From the Breitling Chrono tag heuer replica hamilton tag heuer Matic further body Seiko Coutura breitling watches is family to an incredible agreement of watches at extraordinary prices further we interrogate our customers Bacari is a adduce that you may
Reply to this
Coach handbag is also not expensive chanel handbags With 198 and you can have such a lovely Coach handbag It is suitable for you to carry for some relaxed occasions If you carry it for shopping fake replica handbags you will also be the focus of people fake handbags Several times before this I had tried to find true love but been disappointed all the time I had kept all the memorabilia in my Hermes Depeches Briefcase 35 Replica Bag but was ready to replica handbags
Reply to this
tissot odern technology People of art want to possess eternal things like these However Tag Heuer Monza watch replica louis vuitton watches swiss watches People who are careful in spending money go for replica watches since the original is very expensive Thus one can justify their thirst to aspire a great watch which in the words of the famous English poet is a thing of beauty which is a joy for ever Man loves to live in luxury It is a human inclination Human beings do not want to see a product merely for its function It must be a symbol of status for him replica rolex Ev
Reply to this
Hope to read more updates on your site soon
Reply to this
I see a lot awsome quality articles here
skuteczne tabletki na odchudzanie
Reply to this
I see a lot good quality content here
tabletki na odchudzanie
Reply to this