Amanda Ostrove is a recent graduate of Skidmore College with a BA in Dance and English. While at Skidmore, she performed the works of Isadora Duncan, José Limón, Ruben Graciani, and Robert Battle, among others. She is delighted to contribute to the dance scene in NYC by writing reviews for BroadwayWorld.com. Let her know your thoughts, and follow her on Twitter at @AOstrove.
BWW Reviews: BalaSole Visages
November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013
Ten dancers of all shapes and sizes take the stage in uniform black costumes. The lights come up, and we see them standing in height order, center stage, in a vertical line. The classical and bubbly Franz Joseph Haydn score begins to play, and at first, I judge harshly. My first thought is: this is certainly not a cohesive company. There are dancers of all different technical levels, and they are even experiencing difficulty keeping time with the music. But the dancers smirk and even giggle with each other, so I am curious; I know something must be up.
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