Eva Kistrup

The Second Ballerina

Nikolaj Hübbe & Eva Draw:

" La Bayadére"

Royal Danish Ballet

April 24, 2014 

 

With Ida Praetorius’ superb performance as Emma (Gamzetti) the Royal Danish Ballet’s ”La Bayadére” for the first time came across as a two ballerina vehicle.

For most international productions of “La Bayadére” the role of Gamzetti is cast on the highest level, but in Nikolaj Hübbe’s production it has with the exception of Principal Amy Watson been cast with strong technically gifted soloists and members of the corps.  Most of these have been challenged, not only in the dramatic department, but also in the presentations skills needed for the Pas de Action extravaganza. Being a ballerina demands more than strong pirouettes and jumps.

Master of The House

 

Presentation of Royal Danish Ballet's next season 14 -15

Season 14 -15 will be dominated by two big productions, masterminded by Nikolaj Hübbe himself.He waves goodbye to the Peter Martins version of "Swan Lake" and creates a new version of his "La Sylphide", which will be set in a more austere environment with limited use of tartan.

 

Following a season mostly consisting of reruns, the new season includes big bang ballets, a healthy dose of Bournonville, a new take on Swan Lake, Etudes, a popular Neumeier return, a rerun of the Tharp Sinatra and some small scale contemporary fillings.

 

 

 

 

Small Steps

7th Copenhagen International Choreography Competition

April 8 2014

New Stage Royal Theatre

                                                                          

On paper it looks like good idea. An international choreography competition, where young talented choreographers can earn recognition and forward their butting careers.  The Copenhagen International Choreography Competition, founded seven years ago by members of Royal Danish Ballet, Cedric Lambrette and Constantine Baecher is growing in numbers of applicants, but as this year’s competition shows, either not attract the really big talents or are incapable of recognizing them through the application process.

Bring in the Crowds

Royal Theatre:

Annual Report

 

"The Hübbery"

Nikolaj Hübbe/Eva Draw:

 

"La Bayadere"

April 4 2014

The annual report 2013 shows that Royal Danish Ballet has no problems bringing in the crowds. With that in mind the strategy for attracting new audiences could be reviewed and more focused on artistic programs.