NAC Dance / Danse CNA Tickets
Overall Rating
4.1
By Med
Just Imagine!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
I loved the performance. So creative and powerful. A wonderful first night of live theatre post Covid. I felt safe and enjoyed every minute. Well done NAC to bring Dimitris Papaioannou and dancers to Ottawa. Thank you all.
By Tudoski
Disturbing yet poetic
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
Theater, more than ballet. Poses stopped in time, giving the impression of live paintings. Poetic, with moments of sadness after exuberance.
By In Under the Wire
Amazing!!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
I made it just in time for the show. Well enough time for Gentlemen to say - here we will find you a seat, as I could not find a ticket copy with a seat number. I got into my seat, and the lights went down. I saw Dimitris dance group on the Wednesday. The show was brilliant. Edgy, clever, hilarious, dreadful, leaving me feeling exhilarated, entertained and enlightened.
By Alx
Great night out
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
I really enjoyed the show and being back at the NAC. The dancers were mesmerizing and the audio/music was amazing. Much more engaging than watching anything at home.
By Ktang
Bboyizm / Crazy Smooth - excellent show
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
The show was so much more than I expected. I had expected the dancing to be incredible, but was amazed by the production (lighting, sound, multi-media, choreography…) which was what you would see in a Vegas/ almost Blue Man Group style. The theme of the show was also engaging; inter-generational dancers, the challenges of growing old as a dancer, and the value that each generation of dancers bring to each other. They encouraged audience participation so we cheered, yipped, clapped, whooped, and moved to the music…it was like a huge party. The energy was intoxicating. It was a last minute decision to see this show but managed to snag a ticket in Row A so was close enough to see the sweat whip off their bodies as they spun around on their heads. I would highly recommend seeing this if it comes around again.
By Denis Martin
Experience and Youth Were Nicely Blended Choreography Wise
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
Not only choreography wise, but also rhythm/choreography, energy, smiles and interpretations from all dancers. multi-media utilization blended with dancers and stage background to convey various messages: respect, be true to yourself by living your passion, take decision, be aligned with your desires. One suggestion about one of the choreography: Solo dancer doing body isolation in the dark. She spent too much time in the dark (2-3 minutes before seeing a change in lighting) as per story telling I guess, which prevented the viewers to appreciate the technic, the form and overall body language. It was a family gathering from all ages with a common denominator, when we're dancing we're never too close from our emotions :-) . Good show and well balanced from a "street dance" perspective to reach out to the overall audience diversity.
By Ruth G
Amazing!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
This show had so much heart - it was riveting to watch. All the dancers were so engaging and fascinating to watch. The choreography was mesmerizing and the crowd participation made it a 360 experience. Thank you!!!
By M. M.
Lots of potential but a lacklustre performance
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
I was disappointed in the storytelling. There were elements of great dance surrounded by an incoherence that disrupted the narrative flow of the sequence. Using archival footage and light-shows as elements were quite interesting but left flat by the choreography.
By Lilia
À regarder certes ! mais pas plus d'une fois
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
The two first performances were awesome ! then the rest was repetitive.
By O.
Worst I’ve ever seen in my life!
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
WITHOUT CHOREOGRAPHY, WITHOUT MUSIC ( only beats) people were running back and forward for 20 minutes then rested 10 minuet and two more times did the same craziness. Probably Dana Gingras wanted to show a mess in human heads , but it’s not a dance. Should be called high intensity interval training .My daughter and me left a theatre with headache and dizziness. I suggest to ban this kind of “ dancing’ and don’t teach Canadians a bad taste. Btw the decision with the light on the stage was cool. Sorry 😐