Maxine Hope

I love that actual dancers are dancing— finally! not actors who can’t possibly imitate the consummate technique and devotion of a professional dancer. I love the way the dance is shot, attentive to the feet and the entire arc of the movement— not edited into a million bits like a soda commercial. I really like the choreography: it’s expressive, technically interesting, and musical enough. Where the show loses me is the formulaic storyline, and that really limits its success. So the story isn’t why i watch. Yes, I find the characters interesting, and I’m enjoying everyone’s performance. But I love ballet, and I think this show does too. If you don’t love ballet you might want to skip it— but don’t!