April 3, 2009 - Ballet Austin’s The
Studio Theatre Project
It’s easy to
forget what a vibrant professional dance scene empowers Austin.
But the new works staged by Ballet Austin at
their downtown AustinVentures Studio Theatre are ta vivid
reminder, giving Austin two powerful, energetic, and amazing
pieces of choreography.
Choreographer Nicolo
Fonte creates a shifting narrative of relationships with his
dynamic work “Left Unsaid,” choreographed to the
music of J.S. Bach. Split-second timing and
acrobatic moves demonstrate the Ballet Austin dancers as
world-class performers, and the interwoven
“stories” of the dance are thought-provoking.
Artistic Director
Stephen Mills unveils the world premiere of his new
choreographed work “Songs of Innuendo,” set to
rythmn and blues. The saucy innuendo of the lyrics
combine well with Mills’ always-innovative staging - the
numbers are fun, stylish, and technically impressive.
The company’s
287-seat downtown venue is perfect for the intimate nature of
the works. And with lighting by a real Broadway designer,
the experience is New York caliber.