Postcards
8 Couples, Pas De Deux, Male Solo
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“Joffrey’s choreography matches Satie for brevity of wit. In a breathless succession of solos, pas de deux and ensembles, he demonstrates what a brilliant choreographer can do with classical body language.”
—Hubert Saal, Newsweek
A ballet depicting vignettes of Paris in the early 1900s, evoking fleeting relationships and whimsical memories, with challenging maneuvers and luscious classical movement.
Choreography:
Robert Joffrey
Music:
Erik Satie
Costume Design:
John David Ridge
Lighting Design:
Jennifer Tipton
Set Design:
Joe Brainard & Herbert Migdoll
Premiere:
June 12, 1980
Running Time:
26 minutes
Number of Dancers:
17 (8 female, 9 male)
Sets:
Yes