Semperoper Ballett Dresden were another new visitor in the summer, with a programme of Forsythe works, some not seen here before. But Forsythe is a theme this year in himself.
Tag - Enemy in the Figure
★★★✰✰ Semperoper's dancers distort the classical ballet line more than the Paris Opera Ballet's (or ENB's) and don't bother much with fifth positions or precise épaulement for Forsythe's endless tendus. They seem contemporary dancers rather than étoiles being outrageous.
Featuring "Enemy in the Figure", "Neue Suite" & "In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated". Gallery by Foteini Christofilopoulou...