The Chamber Ballet/Trio Vitruvi
”Takkeloftet”
Royal Danish Opera House
August 15 2021
Like most European ballet companies the Royal Danish Ballet have shut down its performances due to the Covid situation. Luckily, Denmark has been lightly touched compared to other countries and we have recently been able to attend performances.
When the Opera House was build, the building also included a smaller stage, which were planned for smaller performances, talks etc. it has also become the home stage for smaller productions for the Royal Danish Ballet and other ensembles like The Chamber Ballet/Trio Vitruvi as well. It proved a very good match.
Opening the season, the team was able to present six new ballets with six choreographers and 11 dancers from the company and abroad.
First out was a rather traditional Pas de Deux by Adam Lüders, the former RDB dancer who gained a big career at New York City Ballet. It was up to Amy Watson and Benjamin Buza to get life into Pas de Deux. They proved a strong and pleasant partnership. Officially, Principal Amy Watson retired last season. However seeing her and Buza, confirmed that they might dance on a high level for coming times.