Excited to be back at their home theater, after pre-season performances at the Vial Dance Festival and the Arvada Center, this being his first performance as a principal dancer on home turf, Estevez says, “this is my first time being involved with Don Quixote and it’s a ballet that I grew up watching. Our primary dance writer, Jennifer Arnone, had a chance to speak with Estevez who, to our surprise given his stellar performance, has never before played the role of Basilio or been in a Don Quixote ballet though, he tells us, he “grew up seeing it…”. I’m immensely glad for the ability to witness dance bringing to life history at such high levels, technical wonders performed by such skilled dancers as the opening nights principal male lead, Francisco Estevez, who dances the part of Basilio, love interest to Kitri, Asuka Sasaki, whose father has promised her to a very well played, bumbling nobleman.įrancisco Estevez and Asuka Sasaki and Artists of Colorado Ballet by Mike Watson It’s the variability of interpretation combined with the delicate if stamina heavy and artistically marvelous presentation in art forms like ballet that bring these to life for those of us who haven’t, or have refused to, read such dense, antiquated fictions. I may have fallen in love with Russian and Portuguese classical literature, rendering some books – like Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes and a Hundred Years of Solitude from the famed Colombian surrealist author Gabriel Garcia Marquez – less than readable. On a personal note, as a writer, I consider myself a serious reader as well. Indeed, while we often think of ballet, like opera, as a very highbrow affair, set in the likes of New York, Paris, or Moscow, this ballet is set to classic Spanish songs, in the Spanish countryside – in Gypsy camps, and with a broad spectrum of beauty and age and class represented, telling stories with age-old motifs – which makes it sure to reach across time and age and across social location to touch you. The ballet, which is based on the classic novel, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, first premiered in Moscow, Russia in 1869 and remains one of today’s most frequently performed works. The story this story of Don Quixote takes audiences on an adventure with humor and romance – and we can’t wait to share it with Colorado audiences…”, Boggs said in a press release. The choreography showcases deserve incredible technique and athleticism throughout the performance. “Our dancers are really looking forward to performing this work. Importantly, this is the first time in ten years that Don Quixote has been performed by the Colorado Ballet, according to artistic director Gil Boggs. With performances through October 13th, the Colorado Ballet dancers will be on hand and on-stage to delight local audiences with Spanish inspired classical choreography by Marius Petipa, paired with music by Ludwig Minkus, performed live by the Colorado Ballet orchestra. If you missed the opening night of Don Quixote, fear not. Indeed, some of the major applause was for Adam Flatt and his orchestra. The Colorado Ballet, performing out of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, were resplendent in the always excellent costuming, stage work that is excellent bar none, and an orchestra that continues to prove its worth to local audiences. To see this ballet – a 150 year-old ballet first performed in 1869 – brought to life here in Denver by the Colorado Ballet, is simply magnificent. An age-old story of madness, visions, and love. So many stylists struggle with that but Karen just gets it! My hair looks and feels amazing and she even taught me a few.Asuka Sasaki by Allen Birnbach for Colorado Balletĭon Quixote. Karen my stylist was amazing! She knew exactly how to work with curly hair. Beautiful space, clean, courteous staff and the best stylist I've ever had. I've been going to Tangetine for years and can not say enough great things about the salon and my stylist Lindsay! She colors and styles my hair to perfection! The salon is clean, modern and. This is my second time seeing him and each time he has taken the time to listen to my thoughts and guide me through the best. Go see Troy!!! He is an amazing hairdresser and ans even better person. Troy was great he listened to me and we came up with a plan together to fixed my messed. I checked in a few minutes early and was promptly called 3. They were great my appointments was as 3.
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