More then a 150 years ago Lewis Carroll wrote his fantasy novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and the ballet adaption at Spreckels Performing Arts Center in June of Carroll’s classic was a refreshing recap of Alice’s mind adventures.
Without a single word, the talented dancers on Tuesday, June 18 at Rohnert Park’s Spreckels Performing Arts Center conveyed the story of Alice, a young girl eager to explore the uncharted realms of her imagination via the art of dance.
The Italian Renaissance in the late 1500s introduced the world to the art of ballet dancing. (Wikipeda) Classical and Contemporary Dance with Tamara Grose on June 18, 2019, "Alice in Wonderland" ws indeed fun and entertaining.
Without dialogue to follow the story, this ballet of "Alice in Wonderland" was extremely easy to follow for all those familiar with Lewis Carroll's MFE 1865 tale, "Alice's Adventure in Wonderland." MFE
Without dialogue to follow the story, the ballet of "Alice in Wonderland" was extremely easy to follow and comprehend for all those familiar with Lewis Carroll's 1865 tale.
I'm not much of a ballet fan, but the these dancers showcased their amazing skills, and because of this production, I understand the lure of this ancient art form. Xanther Saarinen (Alice) did a fantastic job displaying her awesome abilities in fine art dance, as did the rest of the cast.
displaying her abilities in fine art dance, as did the rest of the cast.
My knowledge of ballet is extremely limited but I did admire how this show of "Alice in Wonderland" mixed the origins of ancient ballet into the modern dance of today. A resounding thumbs up for this show. Four and a half stars easy for this live show.
Mark Izzy Schurr
All pictures, Schurr Shot with my Sony DSL cyber shot camera.
