I can’t even begin to describe how delighted I was by the feet Atlanta Ballet’s performance of Johan Kobborg’s production of Bournonville’s La Sylphide last night. Kobborg’s notes for the program point out how distinctive Bournonville’s use of intricate, speedy, and precise footwork is and I have to say he was absolutely right: the bouncing, flitting, flicking, hopping, feet were definitely what held my eye throughout the work.
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