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CONTINUO
Photo courtesy of Sally Brayley Bliss; Photo - Jack Mitchell
Synopsis:
Continuo is a non-programmatic "classical ballet. . . . It is one long lyrical out-pouring.
The movement flow never stops. The 'steps' should be linked with freedom and abandon." This quality of linkage
characterizes Tudor's movement style and is often the most prominent feature noted by critics.
Continuo is one of three N.E.A. ballets (Sunflowers, Cereus, and Continuo) that provide rich sources for small
companies and enable them to mount a Tudor work without the cost of expensive sets and intricate costumes.
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| Choreography |
| Antony Tudor |
| Music / Composer |
Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D |
| U.S. Premiere |
Private viewing New York
The Juilliard School
May 27, 1971
The Juilliard Dance Ensemble |
| Professional Premiere |
| Syracuse, NY, Feb 20, 1976 Syracuse Ballet Theatre |
| Cast - Professional Premiere |
| Sirpa Jorassma (Salatino), Anthony Salatino, Deborah Weaver, Raymond Clay, Madeline Rhew, Blake
Brown |
| French Premiere |
| Paris, Opera Comique, Feb 18, 1985 Paris Opera Ballet, "Hommage a Antony Tudor" |
| Notated |
| 1976 by Murial Topaz (Labanotation); revised 1994 |
| Number of Dancers |
| 3 Women, 3 Men |
| Costumes |
| Ballet Tucson; Ballet NY; Paris Opera; Paris Conservatory |
| Scenery |
| None |
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