February 2008
La La La Human Steps in Amjad at Sadler's Wells
‘Amjad, by the Canadian company La La La Human Steps, makes high-speed ballet a very slow experience. Choreographer Edouard Lock takes a fractured view of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, with classical steps performed at flickering double speed.’
La La La Human Steps in Amjad at Sadler's Wells
‘At times the material turns repetitive, and some of its effects feel like meretricious tricks. But the essence of Lock’s language is extraordinary, classical steps wired to extremes of speed and expression.’
La La La Human Steps in Amjad at Sadler's Wells
Performance 30 Jan Artistic director and choreographer Édouard Lock’s Amjad was inspired by two of the most popular nineteenth century ballets – Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty and *Swan Lake*. … Continue Reading
La La La Human Steps in Amjad at Sadler's Wells
Sophisticated, sleek and streamline – words usually associated with luxury cars couldn’t be more befitting of La La La Human Steps’ new work. Choreographed by company founder, Edouard Lock, *Am… Continue Reading