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Review: Orpheus and Eurydice

By Tiffany Kuan

in Dance

Maxim Mironov (right) as Orpheus, with dancers from the Joffrey Ballet, in LA Opera's 2018 production of “Orpheus and Eurydice.” Photo Credit: Ken Howard

Review

Dance

Beyond The 805

LA Opera joined forces with The Joffrey Ballet to put on Orpheus and Eurydice at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Accented with beautiful singing, dynamic set pieces, and expressive dancing in inventive costumes, this performance of Orpheus and Eurydice puts a modern twist to the classic Greek tale but unfortunately gets held back from its fullest potential by a few flaws in execution.

Review: Joffrey Ballet's "Romeo & Juliet"

By Tiffany Kuan

in Dance

The Joffrey Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet. Photo by Cheryl Mann

Review

Dance

Beyond The 805

The Joffrey Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a dynamic, contemporary take on the classic ballet. From the various costumes and settings spanning the 1930s, 1950s, and 1990s to the contemporary twists to the ballet choreography, watching Joffrey Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet is a refreshing and captivating experience.

"BalletNow" Review

By Tiffany Kuan

in Dance

Review

Dance

With a star-studded cast, BalletNow featured a diverse selection of pieces curated by Tiler Peck, principal dancer for New York City Ballet. Ranging from traditional ballet to more contemporary to jazz, the show that graced the Music Center stage would delight newcomers and experienced audience members alike.

James Whiteside and Isabella Boylston perform Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet