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Twyla in the Air

Philippa Kiraly — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:02:27 +0000

It’s called AIR TWYLA because she’s been Artist-In-Residence at Pacific Northwest Ballet for the past year, but the title of this week’s opening ballet presentation of the season is appropriate as, in it, Twyla Tharp truly soars. PNB dances three of her ballets in Air Twyla. One, Nine Sinatra Dances, is already in its repertoire; … Continue reading →

“Swan Lake” Draws Ovation After Ovation at PNB

Philippa Kiraly — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:24:24 +0000

Körbes is not only a beautiful dancer, she can also act, and acting is essential to flesh out this story. Her hesitant acceptance of the Prince’s ardor at first, her unreserved acceptance later, and her sadness at losing him at the end, all came through in subtle gestures, particularly of her head and upper back.