The Royal Ballet’s decision to strive away from a classical piece worked brilliantly in Arthur Pitas interpretation of Franz Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The production was created for the Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Edward Weston, whose extensions and contortion-like movements seemed … Continue reading
Strange. Intense. Right up until the final moment of the performance Metamorphosis the audience, me included, were on the edge of our seats. Gregor, played expertly by Edward Weston, is shown as a businessman in a tedious repetitive lifestyle, and … Continue reading
If you’re looking for an unconventional ballet where your mind will be constantly working, look no further. Metamorphosis is currently being performed at the Joyce Theater, this play focuses on the life of Gregor, a young man who finds himself … Continue reading
The breathtaking event that took place at the Joyce Theater tuesday night in New York City was a unique interpretation of Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The Royal Ballet Production team displayed Gregor’s repulsive transformation and his family’s reaction to the tragedy. … Continue reading
The Royal Ballet’s production of The Metamorphosis allowed me to experience how dance can successfully convey a story. Franz Kafka’s story about a man’s sudden transformation into a cockroach introduced me to a completely different style of fiction. The ballet … Continue reading
Tuesday night’s breathtaking performance at the Joyce Theater of Arthur Pita’s surreal ballet of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis was quite memorable. Edward Watson’s unique portrayal of Gregor Samsa, a troubled working man who becomes a nasty vermin, is riveting, complex, and … Continue reading
Here is a useful, step-by-step power point tutorial for using iMovie, created by former Baruch ITF Amanda Favia. It covers most of what we reviewed in class this week (or will review in class, for you High Cs and Thundercats) … Continue reading
Contrast – a theme that Kafka would be smiling about in his grave. The emphasis on black and white in this ballet and the irregular form of the set visually show the growing distance between Gregor and his family. #powerful
most interesting thing I’ve seen in a while; the brown sludge wasn’t the only thing to “stick” with me MIND-BLOWING #metamorphosis #bravo
The Metamorphosis was a great show. Gregor was crazy flexible, but why only old people in the audience? #shame
