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[DANCE REVIEW] Royal Danish Ballet at Jacob's Pillow
7.13.07
Sweetness and light at Jacob's Pillow
By Karen Campbell,Boston Globe Correspondent
BECKET -- They make it look so easy, those Danes. For those accustomed to the more flamboyant, stylized virtuosity of the Russian ballet tradition, the easy grace of the Royal Danish Ballet can be a revelation.
The company, represented by a small touring troupe at Jacob's Pillow this week, has a distinctive tradition forged by the great August Bournonville more than 150 years ago that is anchored in a liquid, unforced buoyancy and naturalness. Instead of muscular attacks and sharp finishes, dancers exhibit a near-seamless fluidity. Split leaps and spinning turns seem to spring fully formed into the air. The lyrical flow of the arms and the soft carriage of the torso and head belie the vigorous work going on in the legs, feet often beating with the quickness and delicacy of a hummingbird's wings before landing in buttery soft pliés that immediately transition to the next phrase.
In a special program offered in this country only at Jacob's Pillow, the Dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet showcased repertoire ranging from Bournonville masterpieces to a world premiere by company dancer Louise Midjord.
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