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LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL [bjm_danse]

Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)

April 16-April 19, 2009

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Part ballet, part modern, part street dance, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal defies categories with its delicious blend of hip, funky moves infused with infectious energy, humor and imagination. The company, now known as [bjm_danse], continues to evolve with all of the vitality and spirit of exploration for which it has been known since its inception in 1972. It will perform the Boston premieres of "Jack in a Box," a new creation by Aszure Barton, and "Rossini Cards," choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti.

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    Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA)

    100 Northern Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210

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    Tickets: Reserved seating $35.00

    Info Phone: (617) 876-4275

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    Dates:
    April 16-April 19, 2009

    Times:
    Thursday, April 16, 7:30 PM
    Friday, April 17, 8:00 PM
    Saturday, April 18, 8:00 PM
    Sunday, April 19, 3:00 PM

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    • Event Name: LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL [bjm_danse]
      "Refreshing and Fun!"
      Review posted by: A former dancer from Boston, MA, Apr 24, 2009
      

      I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the dancers work well together as an ensemble and exhibited good energy and skill. The choreographies were innovative and fun making good use of props such as tables... Expand

      I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the dancers work well together as an ensemble and exhibited good energy and skill. The choreographies were innovative and fun making good use of props such as tables and benches and the music was engaging. The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was that for me, personally - I found many of the same moves being repeated throughout both choreographies even though the theme of each was different. There were some brilliant moments that stood out as being unique and memorable such as the "dinner table" scene in the Rossini piece - particularly when the hands were "talking". Had the choreography incorporated more variety throughout and provided more of these unique moments, the experience would have been much more rewarding. Still, this show is worth seeing and I hope to see this troupe return to Boston for more shows! Collapse

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    • Event Name: LES BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL [bjm_danse]
      "Refreshing and Fun!"
      Review posted by: A former dancer from Boston, MA, Apr 24, 2009
      

      I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the dancers work well together as an ensemble and exhibited good energy and skill. The choreographies were innovative and fun making good use of props such as tables... Expand

      I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the dancers work well together as an ensemble and exhibited good energy and skill. The choreographies were innovative and fun making good use of props such as tables and benches and the music was engaging. The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was that for me, personally - I found many of the same moves being repeated throughout both choreographies even though the theme of each was different. There were some brilliant moments that stood out as being unique and memorable such as the "dinner table" scene in the Rossini piece - particularly when the hands were "talking". Had the choreography incorporated more variety throughout and provided more of these unique moments, the experience would have been much more rewarding. Still, this show is worth seeing and I hope to see this troupe return to Boston for more shows! Collapse

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