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Dates and Venue 30 November & 1 December 2012, 8pm (+2 pm matinee on 1 Dec) | The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts Reviewer Michael Pink |
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It is always a singular event when a unique dance company comes to Vancouver. Such was the case with the much anticipated performance of The Bad Boys of Dance who dazzled the Vancouver dance world. The six dancers in the New York based company brought a refreshing energy to the stage in a multi-talented and dynamic performance that was enlivened with music from some of this era’s most talented and popular musical names including Michael Jackson, Queen, Black Eyes Peas, U-2, Prince and Cold Play. The dancing was incredible, creative and technically pristine. Moreover, the talented dancers made the performance look easy, which is a hallmark of true artists. In the first set, the dancers adopted a casual look with jeans and t-shirts. The dancers in the first set were also barefoot which added a raw and natural ambience to the performance. In the second act, a different costume repertoire was adopted with black pants and tank tops. The staging was
quite original with the use of a giant video screen backdrop that featured
captivating scenes such as moving dots during the dance performance
to the music of the U-2 song Vertigo. Of note was the
harmony in the repertoire which balanced dance, music and staging seamlessly. The dancers received
two standing ovations from the clearly enthusiastic audience. © 2012 Michael Pink |
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