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BJM exceeded all my expectations!!! The show was beautifully choreographed, and the performers were unbelievable! I would love to see it again, it was an amazing experience!
Fluid, agile jazz ballet performers who took your breath away with their movements!! The multimedia background and music enhanced the sexy sultry songs and poetry of Leonard Cohen's most famous works. Very creative lighting and choreography were used to simulate mood and storyline. It was a cultural spectacle!! We watched in awe while the dancers seemed to float and entwine themselves in their moves that truly captured the various emotions and meanings behind Mr. Cohen's amazing talent as a poet, songwriter and beloved Canadian. Unforgettable!!
While I loved the lighting and asthetic of the show, the style of dance and pace did not capture the music and emotion of Leonard Cohen. I agreed with the review in the Calgary Herald... the ballet seemed to be more a show of the dancers strength rather than capturing the emotion and romance of this iconic Canadian musician and poet . I would love to see a ballet choreographed by a Canadian (I believe all 3 choreographers were international) and be a true reflection/interpretation of the incomparable Leonard Cohen.
This was such a great show. Sultry, moody and sexy. Well done Ballet Montreal.
Loved the Leonard Cohen tribute this weekend. So innovative and creative. The dancers weee amazing!
Phenomenal Dancers and fabulous music! Highly recommended!
Choreography and dancing were amazing. Good choice of Leonard Cohen songs.
I had very little expectation of this show, since I wasn't a big Leonard Cohen fan but proud to say now I am. The dancers were so intriguing to watch. The entire producttion was so visually satisfying. Wanted to go the next night too. Everyone needs to see BJM in Dance ME. Don't miss it!!!
My wife is the LC fan of the two of us; truthfully I only recognized 2 or 3 songs throughout the show. The show was absolutely spectacular. The choreography defies expectations. As someone with very little knowledge of dance I repeatedly found myself wondering how on earth someone dreams up these movements, much less teaches them to others. The visuals were cheeky and brilliant. The use of multimedia displays, the lighting arrangements that created mood and atmosphere, the vocal recordings of LCs poetry... it all came together in an experience unlike any other I've had. I would happily watch this performance again...
I LOVED the music of Leonard Cohen. It was neat to see some serious and some playful pieces. The use of the lighting was terrific. I thought the principle dancer was phenomenal. My criticisms are that it was a bit slow at times and I felt the personality of the dancers didn't always shine through.
Excellent except for Hallelujah--perhaps because it was the song we were most looking forward to seeing, it was especially disappointing when there was basically no choreography. The rest of the show was excellent though.
This may have been one of the best dance performances I have seen. The Ballet Jazz de Montreal out did themselves - the music, lighting, scenery, choreography and the quality of dance were superb and seemless. Even though I knew it was the end I couldn't move immediately hoping for more. It deserved the standing ovation. Well done. Highly recommended.
All of his songs were like one act plays! Very artistically done and very emotional! Liked there was no intermission. I was spell bound by his voice!
Wonderfully performed show. Well choreographed. Outstanding dancers.
To say that BJM was beautiful - is such an understatement. Paired with Cohen's music, everyone was transported away. This show was the best compilation of talent ever - the lighting, the dance, the music, the vocalists - all under Cohen's shadow. What a show !!!
This will be one of my favorite performances forever. It was an amazing interpretation of Mr Cohens beautiful music. Such raw talent onstage. Thank You for a wonderful evening!
I had high hopes for this event, as I was bringing my 23 year old son for his first time to a "ballet," and we were not disappointed. We were both blown away with the performance; the incredible athleticism of it, the sensuality (without being uncomfortably sexual, as these things can be), the music, the interpretation of Leonard Cohen's pieces, the lighting, the choreography, everything. It was a truly unforgettable evening, one that will spoil us for all others.
The dance performances were nicely choreographed, executed, and complemented the music of Mr. L. Cohen very well. A nice retrospect to his work.
The visual effects were stunning, and the soundtrack was thrilling -- if a bit too loud at times. I felt that the dancers were technically bold and talented, and most of the dancing was top-notch. However, some of the more subtle songs, e.g. "Suzanne", called for a more gentle technique and a quieter, more sensitive interpretation. I also didn't feel that the live version of "Hallelujah" was particularly impressive. It might have been best to have included k.d. lang's version or even Leonard Cohen's own version. The entire spectacle lived up to its hype, i.e. similar to attending a rock concert. The principal dancers, i.e. the tall, very muscular male and the red-headed female were truly gifted and very inspiring to watch. All in all, I couldn't find much fault with the production. One more suggestion: Perhaps there were "too many cooks in the kitchen", i.e. at least five choreographers, hence five different interpretations of how to convey the impact of Leonard Cohen's wonderful music.
Artistic direction, choreography, and everything about the show was top notch.
