SFist: NYT Gives Mixed Review to SF Ballet's "Jewels"

cat

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:50:54 -0800

three words: yuan yuan tan. i literally weep every time i see her perform. she's a principal with SF ballet & IMO one of the most talented dancers of any form in the world. i have brought people to see her - and the company, which is one of the most dynamic around - folks who have never seen a single step of ballet in their lives, and they have left the theater in awe of the human spirit. i suggest checking the ballet out sometime...it's not all tutus and stuffy patrons:)

manys

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:20:02 -0800

can't ballet's entire aesthetic be summed up as "stilted and fussy?"

rahir

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:49:09 -0800

Macaulay's issues are trivial, at best. I saw "Jewels" on opening night and really enjoyed it. The orchestra sounded strong, and the dancers were truly first class. The SF Chron liked it, as did local bloggers/online writers (including me). But to imply that all ballet reviews are stilted and fussy? That's pretty low.