Best Willems
In the Middle, Somewhere Elevated is a contemporary ballet exploring themes of isolation and connection through intricate choreography and a minimalist set design featuring stacked wooden blocks. The work focuses on a solitary dancer’s interactions with these structures to convey emotional depth and...
“One Flat Thing” is a contemporary ballet by Wayne McGregor using an IKEA catalog image as its foundation. The work explores themes of labor and repetition through precise movements in a minimalist space. It’s notable for its conceptual approach and is relevant to dancers, choreographers, and those...
“Impressioning the Czar” is a ballet by George Balanchine set during 1812 Russia. The work portrays a passionate relationship between a countess and an Imperial Guard, drawing on the opulent style of aristocratic society within that era’s ballet tradition. Choreographed with Forsythe and Willems inf...
