Saturday, February 12, 2011
‘Dracula’ dances in to mesmerize viewers
The Pitt News: "“Before Edward ...” quips the poster for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s upcoming Valentine’s Day production, “there was Dracula.”
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I wouldn't have thought that Dracula would turn into a dance piece. Seeing Dracula in NY, I always thought of it more as a play or musical than dance, but it seems everything can be transformed into dance. As much as Dracula is a love story, it wouldn't be my first pick for Valentines day. Seeing how the story unfolds through dance would be interesting to watch. I would also be interesting to see how they capitalize on the romance through the thought of "being bit" as romantic. Trying to perceive peoples fascinations with vampires is something I cant grasp. Edward will just have to wait in my books.
When I first heard that Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre was doing Dracula I was a little surprised. First of all because I didn't know that Dracula was a ballet, but also because it such a strange choice. Although once I thought about it I think Dracula was a great choice. It is not a show that ballet companies usually do which I think drew attention from the general public. Its a dark show and therefore goes against what everyone normally thinks of ballet shows. I'm really disappointed I missed it.
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