"Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas."
"In one particularly charming rehearsal photo, Rowe clutches one under her chin, showcasing her playful engagement with the whimsical elements of the ballet."
"I have a pretty carefree, relaxed nature, Rowe says in the video. But her choreography has typically tapped into her darker side, some of which should be on display during UnSaid."
Dani Rowe's latest ballet, Princess and the Pea, premieres at the Newmark Theatre as part of a mixed-bill program. The one-act ballet, co-produced with the Joffrey Ballet, draws inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale but introduces a unique narrative with an evil princess and whimsical characters. The choreography incorporates playful elements, including dancers interacting with chartreuse-hued balls representing peas. Rowe's creative process reflects her relaxed nature, yet her choreography often explores darker themes, as seen in her previous work, UnSaid, performed by the San Francisco Ballet.
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