Broken Bridges

“The contemporary part of the competition brought four world premieres of contemporary ballet on the stage—an achievement in its own right. The Hamburg Ballet’s choreographer, Kristian Lever, won the Choreographic Prize for his contemplative yet quirky piece titled “An intimate distance.” Set to the music “Broken bridges” by Kellen and Marshall McDaniel, the duet was replete with angular gestures and broken lines and explored thorny terrains and insecurities of young love. It was performed with admirable passion and skill by Ezzell and Oberlin.”

• Fjord Review