New Blood
Yesterday evening I took in the NDTC’s show at Little Theatre. Their annual season which usually precedes their international tour is usually well worth watching even with the repetitiveness of seeing the same repertory dances over the years.
This year there are several new dances of which all but one were choreographed by new and young artists. For this fact alone the show is a must-see because the new energy and creativity is incredible to watch. Unfortunately, one must attend at least a couple of times on order to see all the new dances.
The stand-out pieces in last nights show were “Sweet in the Morning”, a solo danced by Marlon Simms which brings forth just how graceful the male form can be all while exuding strength and power, and “Barre Talk”, a new piece choreographed by Oneil Pryce which plays with the use of the (ballet) barre through conventional exercises and more acrobatic ones.
In parallel with the influx of new choreography is a stream of young dancers. This is definitely not the NDTC of yore where you knew all the faces. A few of the dances were less clean than we’re accustomed to seeing but I suspect this will improve as the dancers develop further in the Company.
Overall, it was a great show, led by some very strong dancers. The tie-in between the lighting effects and the music with the choreography was engrossing. I will definitely be trying to attend at least one more show before the run ends in 3 weeks.
Right now I am feeling kindarestless...
