New York City Ballet Moves "Hallelujah Junction" / photo by Paul Kolnik
To be completely honest, I’m a hip-hop dancer who considers herself pretty narrow-minded when it comes to other styles.
Sure, my parents took me to The Nutcracker when I was a kid, and I have seen several performances by American Ballet Theatre. But overall, my assessment of ballet was pretty bleak.
I am, however, on a quest to broaden my horizons and appreciate all that the world has to offer. To this end, I took a drive to CSUN this past Sunday to attend New York City Ballet Moves at Valley Performing Arts Center. To say that I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement.
For somebody who is usually lulled to sleep by strings and shutters when she thinks of the strict practice and eating regime the dancers have to abide by, I left this performance gleefully leaping through the air.
Read Jessica’s entire review of this event at USC Annenberg’s Neon Tommy website: https://www.neontommy.com/news/2011/10/new-york-city-ballet-moves