"Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers demonstrated that ballet isn't dead yet, showcasing their skills in a program of three wildly different ballets, including Balanchine's Rubies."
"Balanchine's Rubies features angular, hip-thrust movements and port de bras reminiscent of traditional Balinese dance, showcasing the choreographer's diverse influences."
"Cyrus Shaskan brought energy and punch to the lead male role in Rubies, originally created for Edward Villella, highlighting the character's machismo."
"Soloist Charlotte Nash and petite dancer Zuzu Metzler delivered captivating performances in Rubies, showcasing the piece's complexity and the dancers' technical prowess."
Oregon Ballet Theatre showcased its vitality with a spring repertory show featuring three contrasting ballets. The program included George Balanchine's Rubies, Dani Rowe's UnSaid, and her adaptation of The Princess and the Pea. Rubies, set to Stravinsky's music, highlighted angular movements and unique port de bras inspired by Balinese dance. The lead male role, originally created for Edward Villella, was energetically performed by Cyrus Shaskan. Soloists Charlotte Nash and Zuzu Metzler excelled in their respective roles, demonstrating the piece's complexity and engaging the audience throughout the performance.
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