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Stanton Welch - Divergence / Australian Ballet

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Here we have some terribly inventive and vital choreography from Down Under and ain't it grand. This is one of those efforts that is totally entertaining, never a dull moment, ladies gorgeously and uniquely costumed in each episode, a fine collection of brawny men, choreography that keeps you awake and watching,diverse, sensitive to the music, inspired, original, contemporary but always with classic ballet as it's foundation. You won't regret this one. It's a rousing night out. If only the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago would stop doing that damn boring Green Table and put this on instead. Try it.

This ballet reveals the Australian Ballet to be an sizzeling(?) tour de force. The choreography is fast and furious with subtle interludes and complex steps. There are almost too many fireworks but the music and the dancing sustains a unified and sensuous set of dances. I love it. I saw it live, with Suite en Blanc in a double by the Aust Ballet called Paris Match, and it was a wonderful pairing.
This DVD does the Ballet justice. The costumes are inventive and fun and the sleek corps de ballet and other principals and stars all dance with a sort of sexy knowingness which is cheeky and merry. Sad that Stanton Welsh belongs now to Houston ballet.

This was one of the few ballets that I have not seen the Australian Ballet do live. The cover and the music spiked my interest. WOW, I was blown away. Your attention is caught immediately. The dancing is energetic and exciting. The set design is stark with very effective use of light; anything else would detract from the dancers. The costumes,while look plain are very cleverly designed. This ballet showcases the very best dancing technique for which the Australia Ballet company is justly know. I watched it and immediatly watched it again. I have watched so often after I bought it, my husband was going to do something anatomically impossible with the dvd I just wonder why this ballet is not more well known and living in Australia I have to go overseas to purchase this.