Evan McKie trained at The National Ballet School of Canada, The Kirov Academy, and the John Cranko Schule in Stuttgart, Germany. At 25, he is a soloist in the Stuttgart Ballet, where he has danced since 2002. Known for his passionate lyricism in both classical and contemporary roles, he danced his first Prince Siegfried last year, […]
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, Oregon April 30, 2008 Reviewed by Heather Wisner Portland’s spring forecast brought snow one week and 80-degree temperatures the next, so the debut of Scapino Ballet Rotterdam—dancing a program that veered stylistically between pastoral and violent—seemed well-timed. There were hints of brutish nature in artistic […]
Since taking over the leadership of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Peter Boal has heaped challenge upon challenge on the dancers. He has added new repertoire, more performances, and more touring. Rehearsals are now shorter and more intense, and company class is shaved by 15 minutes. He has introduced works by Jerome Robbins, Ulysees Dove, and Twyla […]
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