The white shirt loosely follows the dancer’s smooth arm movements, and the bold necklaces worn by the rest of the female characters go up and down in the beat of the repetitive music – Boléro by Ravel. I cannot believe that it is already the last of the three pieces that are shown that night at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts by Colorado Ballet. Three pieces that could not be more different in their dynamics, costumes, and characteristics – and at the same time, similar in their perfection and beauty.
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to write a review for Performing Denver about “Master Works” performed by Colorado Ballet. The program included the three pieces “Rubies”, “Three Views of a Mountain” and “Boléro”. Each piece was unique and showcased the versatility and talent of the dancers. The performance transported the audience on a voyage, starting from a lively and bustling marketplace, then traversing through a serene hiking trail, and ultimately culminating in an intense and repetitive self-discovery ritual.
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the way the Colorado Ballet incorporated the live music played by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra featuring several additional soloists into the performance. The musicians accompanying the dancers added an extra layer of depth and emotion to the pieces, in particular in “Boléro”
Writing the review for Presenting Denver was a great experience because it allowed me to share my thoughts and observations about the performance with a broader audience further promoting the arts.