A conversation with Seattle
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. Continue reading “Swan Lake” Draws Ovation After Ovation at PNB
If you’ve never tried ballet, PNB’s Season Encore this Sunday (June 12 at 6:30 p.m.; tickets start at $30) is a good introduction, as it offers a wide variety of styles. Think of it as dim sum for dance: a bit of this, a bit of that, super tasty, not too pricy. If you’ve been avoiding PNB this year because of the story ballets, then this is a good time to return, as the program includes excerpts from works like the fast, sexy Red Angels; the jazzy Rubies; Lambarena, that Seattle favorite that mixes Bach and African music, ballet and African dance; Petite Mort, which takes its translation into the English word orgasm almost literally, albeit elegantly; and the architectural Agon. Continue reading A Preview of PNB’s Season Encore, This Sunday Only