Christopher Bruce's Shadows dance is a powerful contemporary ballet that evokes the tragic, yet sensual world of Carmen, the opera by Georges Bizet. Bruce created the ballet in 2002 for Rambert Dance Company.
Shadows dance explore themes of love, lust, and death, and Bruce's choreography is full of passion and intensity. The ballet features a cast of fourteen dancers, who bring to life the characters of Carmen, Don Jose, Escamillo, and Micaela.
The ballet begins with a passionate pas de deux between Carmen and Don Jose, which sets the tone for the rest of the ballet. As the ballet progresses, the characters become more and more entangled in a web of love and jealousy, and the tension builds until the tragic climax.
Shadows dance is a stunning and moving ballet that is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.
Themes
-Love
-Lust
-Death
Characters
-Carmen
-Don Jose
-Escamillo
- Micaela