Friday, May 9, 2014

EVERYWHERE WE GO-Justin Peck's NYC Ballet Premier, Utilizes EVERYONE

Last night was the World Premier of Justin Peck's ballet, EVERYWHERE WE GO.  Peck a former dancer with the NYC Ballet has choreographed 6 ballets for the company.  Peck collaborated with the brilliant young electronic/folk composer, Sufjan Stevans, who writes symphonic instrumental music.  Stevans' electrifying composition provided the ideal energy for Peck's innovative choreography for the  technical & artistic skills of the dancers.  Peck defies conventional partnering & throws out some surprising curve balls.  Sometimes it's hit out of the theatre, but not everytime.  Any choreographer would jete at the opportunity to work with this world class dream team of dancers.  Clearly, Peck reveres his dancers. However, a surfeit of ensemble dancing in unison is an error.  And, too often the dancers are prostrate on stage.   I liked the clean black/grey leotards with a red horizontal line for the men & vivid white leotards with vertical green stripes & red belt for the women.  The black/grey geometric shifting shapes in back added a vitality to the work.  Undoubtedly, Peck is a rising talent in choreography.  He needs to bench some of his dancers & maintain a kinetic fluidity with EVERYONE who is performing.        

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