An interesting weekend. The BalletX put on a triple bill at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday. The first dance, Amy Hall Gardner's Switching the Groove was a split decision for me. The first half was very light and pretty, in particular the women in rose-colored tulle, I can't say much more than that. The second half hit an earthier beat. The movement dug into the stage--the dancers were into it and you could feel that energy.

Trey McIntyre's Big Ones, set to the music Amy Winehouse with the dancers in pleather and tall bunny ears followed. I've seen this piece in three different theaters now--the intimate Wilma, the Zellerbach at Annenberg, and now the Mann. Each venue brings something new, and they had new dancers this time. I really love it, especially the women in F**Me Pumps and the duet to Valerie. (here's a link to some video on their insta https://www.instagram.com/p/CrjLqMvAviz/?hl=en

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