08/24/2019
The renowned Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will soon be presenting "Beautiful Decay", the company's first full-length ballet, choreographed by longtime collaborator Nicolo Fonte (this is his tenth piece performed by ASFB).
The ballet addresses a unique theme in the dance world, that of aging in this culture that fully reveres the beauty of youth. The two-act piece explores of the cycle of life, the inevitability of aging, and the effects of aging on both a physical and psychological level. This emotional piece utilizes not just young dancers, but also two septuagenarian dancers.
Says Fonte, “There is something beautiful in experiencing 40 years of experience onstage, where physical prowess morphs into something else and becomes much more of an emotional, reflective way of moving.”
I highly recommend seeing this performance, which will take place at the glorious Lensic Theatre on August 31 at 8pm. Tickets may be purchased online, and range in price: $36, $54, $74, $94