Premiered in
2007
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Dancers
10 (5 men, 5 women)
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Length
20 minutes
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Commissioned by
Richmond Ballet
Restaged on
Marymount Manhattan College (2012)
Richmond Ballet (2012)
Cincinnati Ballet (2009)
the JKO School at American Ballet Theatre, excerpts (2009)
“It's an extraordinary work; gracious, spirited and good-hearted.”
“Dynamic partnering, rapid-fire pirouettes and women leaping in rapid succession into their partner's arms matched the vibrancy of the classical music in a manner reminiscent of the high athleticism of Paul Taylor's 1975 masterpiece Esplanade...”
“The choreography is superb, with each dancer or couple having moments in which to shine amid beautifully structured ensemble passages.”
“A complete pleasure...Lang has created visual music.”
“a lush and lovely piece”
“"La Belle Danse'' began the evening with a well-plotted burst of joyous dancing”
“a new work by prolific young choreographer Jessica Lang”
Music
George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Arcangelo Corelli, Josquin des Prez
Set and Lighting Design
MK Stewart
Costume Design
Tamara Cobus
