Natalia Osipova in the title role of Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of ‘Firebird’ (Photo: Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times)
Audience @SegerstromArts leapt to its feet as curtain fell on world premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's stunning new #Firebird @ABTBallet
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Inspired program kicked off by heavy-hitters Paloma Herrera, Julie Kent, Veronika Part, Xiomara Reyes in Merce Cunningham Duets @ABTBallet
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Endearing corps dancers Devon Teuscher & Luis Ribagorda shone as the closing couple in Duets @ABTBallet
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Luis Ribagorda and Devon Teuscher in Merce Cunningham’s ‘Duets’ (Photo: Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times)
Misty Copeland & Gray Davis, new to their roles, were remarkably affecting in the sophisticated #ThirteenDiversions by Chris Wheeldon
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Misty Copeland and Gray Davis in Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘Thirteen Diversions’ (Photo: Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times)
Ratmansky’s #Firebird a force for social change, freeing a drugged, brainwashed people from the tyranny of the evil, yes, David Hallberg.
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Ratmansky #Firebird actually a phalanx led by shimmering, fearless Natalia Osipova, who captivates then rescues the dashing Marcelo Gomes.
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
One of many breathtaking #Firebird moments: freed princess Simone Messmer sheds her outer "skin" after curse is lifted by Gomes' prince.
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Original #Firebird finale centred on colorful backdrop of ancient city as dancers performed joyful ceremony in mime http://t.co/N8PmyWuD
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Ratmansky's final brilliant #Firebird innovation liberates dancers from color, gives them grand unison movements to express joy of freedom
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
Hilarious unscripted moment onstage @ABTBallet #Firebird @SegerstromArts thanks to Golden Apple that decided to take the road less traveled
— Ballet to the People (@Carla_Escoda) March 30, 2012
