pas/parts 2016

On Thursday I had the distinct pleasure of seeing this for a second time at the War Memorial Opera House. It proved to be by far the most engaging act of the night's triple bill; the perfect vehicle for this company to kick some serious ass. The experimental music that accompanies the piece has really grown on me, and the dancers didn't waste any opportunity to capitalize on its sharp and dissonant textures through their mind-blowingly dynamic movements. Besides the miracles that are Joseph Walsh and Frances Chung, I have to say the centerpiece of the performance was really the FIERCE pairing of Maria Kochetkova and Francisco Mungamba. Also I know I'm late to the party but I have a growing suspicion that Sofiane Sylve might just be the best ballerina anywhere.