Inside 890: “Baker’s Dozen”

Oct 23, 2007
Dance

The past two seasons, ABT has showcased Twyla Tharp’s aerobic Philip Glass masterpiece, “In The Upper Room.” It’s the type of piece that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat and literally has them erupting into applause the moment the nearly forty minute ballet ends. While “Upper Room” won’t be seen this season, a different type of Twyla will be on display with in her 1979 creation “Baker’s Dozen.”

This ballet is in a simpler style than “Upper Room,” and contains quirky movement full of humor that finds the dancers doing handstands, slides and much more. From what I viewed through the lens the other day, it looks like it’s going to be a crowd pleasing ballet that everyone will enjoy. Be sure to check it out!

(Luciana Paris and Luis Ribagorda.)

(Nicola Curry and Grey Davis in a rather unconventional pose for a ballet.)

(Marian Butler and Roman Zhurbin.)

(Roman and Arron Scott do a little vogueing.)

(Tobin Eason, Yuriko Kajiya, Stella Abrera and Patrick Ogle doe some flying.)

(Bend and snap.)

(Look at that formation, they’re practically synchronized swimmers.)

(Jessica Saund plays Esmerelda to Roman.)

(More formations.)

(Roman and Isaac find something to rest on at the end of a long day of rehearsals.)

Comments

nysusan

Matt, thanks for posting these previews. The City Center season looks so short this year, but I still can’t wait for it to start! I’m not going tonight so I’ll have to wait till tomorrow for my first look, your inside 890 posts are whetting my appetite!

Oct 23, 2007 @ 16:45

Sophie B.

great pictures!
I can’t wait to see this piece.

Oct 23, 2007 @ 17:07

Evan N

“In the Upper Room” is one of my absolute favorite ballets, and I’m really sad ABT won’t be performing it. But based on your photos, “Baker’s Dozen” looks like a lot of fun - great pics! I’ll try to make it to city center to check it out.

Oct 23, 2007 @ 22:07