Ballet.co September 2008 Magazine

State Ballet of Georgia

'Giselle, Mixed Bill': Bruce Marriott

"So, an impressive first visit to the UK, I think. If Ananiashvili can achieve this in only four years goodness knows where they will be in four more years."

'Giselle': Margaret Willis

"Throughout the performance, there were evidences of artistic director Nina Ananiashvili's Bolshoi based coaching—large expansive movements, fearless leaps, long lyrical arms with pointed index finger and unhurried steady technique—which gave the whole company polish and style."

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Matthew Bourne

'Dorian Gray': Gareth Vile

"Bourne has harnessed the expressionism of ballet to an immediacy that recalls musicals- although the total impact of the lighting, costume and music comes from a willingness to include more experimental approaches."

Rosas - De Keersmaeker

'Steve Reich Evening': Gareth Vile

"In spite of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's formidable reputation as a post-modern choreographer and Steve Reich's minimalist prestige, this full evening of repetition and bricolage rapidly becomes tedious and predictable."

Gallimaufry and Greene

'A Night at the Movies': Gareth Vile

"This is the sort of work that the Fringe needs: not a major, well-paid company but one willing to be both populist and challenging."

Dot 504

'Holdin' Fast': Gareth Vile

"By the end, the dancers are crawling beneath carpets, as if trying to escape the audience to enacting their passions beyond our gaze. Holdin' Fast is passionate and provocative, rich in both theatrical skill and emotional content."

Bale de Rua

'Bale de Rua': Gareth Vile

"Bale de Rua is a good humoured show, a wonderful introduction to dance for innocents of all ages, and only the ill-humoured temper of this critic could demand anything deeper."

Irish Cream Bill at Dance Base

Catapult Dance

'Beatbox Bingo': Gareth Vile

"A solid start to the programme, showcasing Rebecca Walter's thoughtful and inventive choreography."

Ferghus O'Conchuir

'Match': Gareth Vile

"It certainly opens up a dialogue between sport and dance, at least in terms of drama and prowess. It is, however, a Platonic meditation, ignoring the social context of the game and concentrating on its pure symbolism."

Legitimate Bodies Dance Company

'Hanging in There': Gareth Vile

"Operating as an in-joke for the dance-crowd, a witty political statement and a profound comment on language's ability to hide or reveal physical reality, Hanging In There would entertain any audience..."

Lost Spectacles

'Lost in the Wind': Gareth Vile

"Lost Spectacles do make huge statements, only by being thoughtful and charming. And this really is a work that can entertain all ages."

Skutr

'The Weepers': Gareth Vile

"Skutr are part of the Czech Festival. They are far closer to contemporary dance, even though they do speak directly to the audience, conjuring up a country cottage through words and mime. Their story is simple..."

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