People Are Talking: UMS presents Ryoji Ikeda’s...
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People Are Talking: UMS presents Youssou N’Dour and Super Étoile:
Youssou N’Dour’s performance tonight was simply incredible. Throughout the entire performance, the audience was on its feet dancing to the catchy music. The performance flew by and at the end I could not believe it was over already. It was clear that Youssou is not only an extremely experienced singer but also an outstanding performer. He was able to keep the audience completely engaged throughout the entire performance and ensured that everyone was having fun. I loved how they turned on the house lights midway through the performance, so that Youssou was able to see each person individually. It was a very personable experience and was highly effective. I also thought that he did an incredible job at really showcasing the other performers’ talents and highlighting them with a solo part. It not only allowed these performers to show off their insane talent but also got the audience riled up. The icing on the cake was the dancer that came out occasionally to add even more excitement to each piece. This performance is one that I will never forget and something that I would definitely go see again. Out of all of the UMS performances that I have seen this season, this was definitely my favorite.
People Are Talking: UMS presents Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Works of William Forsythe:
I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Hubbard Street Dance impressed me beyond anything I could have foreseen. Normally I find it hard to appreciate dance that fails to directly tell me a story, however, the dancers were so passionate that I was able to interpret a unique story in each piece. My favorite was “Quintett,” which possessed an elegance and fluidity that contributed to an overall beauty that captivated me throughout the entire performance. Additionally, there was an apparent wariness among the performers that leads the audience to believe in the intentionality of their choices, further developing the overall grace of the performance. The entire piece seemed to function as a transformation, be it in style, structure, or partner choices. The only constant in this piece was the accompaniment which, although repetitive, still contributed to the beauty of the piece.
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People Are Talking: UMS presents Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Works of William Forsythe:
Tonight’s performance by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago was absolutely brilliant. All three pieces were so unique in their own way and were something that I had never seen before. My favorite piece was “One Flat Thing”. The way each dancer was able to incorporate their movements with the tables and the other dancers was remarkable. The music that was paired with the choreography added intensity to the dance as well. Throughout the entire dance I sat on the edge of my chair because the performance was so engaging. I loved how there were dancers doing different routines simultaneously at different places on the stage, so there was always something to see. After watching this performance, I have developed an even greater appreciation for dance.