Saturday Matinee

Maria Kochetkova and Joan Boada in Wheeldon’s Within The Golden Hour. © Erik Tomasson

What a rare occasion it is to see the legendary Paul Taylor onstage, in addition to Christopher Wheeldon and Yuri Possohkov, all in one night! It was a glittering opening to the New Works Festival, with a solid opening program and the presence of many famous dance critics, from the UK’s Judith Mackrell to NY’s Alastair Macaulay and the Bay Area’s own Rachel Howard. I just got back from the show, and I need to dedicate some time to write more about it. In short: Possohkov: introspectively tension-filled and lightning fast with a lovely driving impetus, cerebral, even esoteric. Wheeldon: my favorite for the night, thrillingly musical with a dash of humor. Taylor: a great change of pace, with a grounded vibrant fun nostalgic look at the 60’s.

A great beginning to the New Works Festival!

SF Ballet’s New Works Festival