beauty in motion

Last night, I saw Diane Vishneva, a prima ballerina of the Kirov Ballet and the American Ballet Theater, flow across the stage at the City Center. The program started with a modern piece with singer of the Kirov Opera singing against some string "sounds" and ended with another modern piece about 3 relationships. The 2nd act was true art on stage. It was in 3 parts - 1) The dancers' arms and legs were lit with blacklights on a black stage as they moved around to electronic music 2) Diane had a sultry solo performance - but as she danced on a huge mirror, it was almost as if she had a partner there with her 3) Another solo performance as she artistically spun around with a beaded curtain headpiece that tested/explored the beauty of centrifugal force - I'm not explaining well but you just had to see it. It's amazing to see traditional ballet with a classic storyline, but when you get to experience an artist bring their talent and skill to another level and creates something so fresh, it's nothing but inspirational. Diane...yes, we are on 1st name basis now :)...has numerous performances coming up at the City Center and the ABT through the spring. Go for it.
*Have a great weekend~ *