Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Tickets

Amazing performance, even with some glitches in the sound system/recorded tracks. Truly athletic ballet, modern interpretations. Loved it!

ASFB presented three pieces by three different choreographers: Cayetano Soto's "Uneven," Nicolo Fonte's "Where We Left Off," and Jorma Elo's "Red Sweet." The program showed off the daring physicality of the dancers. Ballet does not require tutus anymore. Contemporary ballet, as presented by ASFB, requires such high levels of athleticism nowadays that the dancers could go toe-to-toe with many top athletes in the sports world. I found the first piece, "Uneven," to be an exercise in pushing the limits of partnering. Each couple gymnastically utilized each other's bodies to full effect. I liked the white marley floor being placed at an angle and lifted up upstage left. That was very dramatic. And the cellist playing live served to propel the dance. I like when dancers and musicians are creating art in the same space and time. I enjoyed the Philip Glass piano music for the second piece, "Where We Left Off." It felt sweeping, contemporary, and emotional. This dance had its share of beautiful partnering, but also interesting individual movements for the dancers, alone and together in an ensemble. The last one was my favorite, "Red Sweet." It felt light and quirky to me. I liked the costuming of the first piece the best. The men were in short shorts, and the ladies were in leotards. It helped to see their leg musculature moving. In the next two pieces, the ladies were in short unitards, if I remember correctly, but the men were in straight-legged "jazz" pants. I didn't like the look of those. They were bland. Even though the choreography was so exciting and seemed to be the real stars of the evening, I think they could have done more with costuming. All in all, it was a fantastic evening of dance, and I am very glad that the house was sold out!

Music was excruciating. Dancing was uninspired and zombie like.

This troupe of 10 dancers put on a wonderful show. They danced to a wide variety of pieces in a number of styles. Not constrained by the technique and standard moves of classic ballet this group surprised and astounded with their flexibility, imagination and discipline. I am a fan of ballet and often go to see a particular piece no matter the troupe that performs. It is rare that I would see a specific ensemble. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet ranks for me with the Alvin Ailey Company as the two fitting in that category.

Overall, watching ASFB is like watching water cascading down a creek - fluid, flowing, effortless. Dancers glide across the stage with a flexibility that is breath-taking and downright amazing. The classical ballet training is there, but is given a refreshingly modern twist. Bravo, ASFB! Can't wait until they come to town again!

Creative, innovative. In a great way!! Flawlessly performed. The last number, done under black lights, was unforgetable. The talent and perfection of this concept was almost unbelievable. Thank you for bringing this to us! This was a program enjoyed by people of all ages.

this ballet presentation was fine but without live music it falls short of a good review. this group needs to find a way to present the ballet or dance with live music.