Romeo & Juliet Suite
About This Event
Benjamin Millepied, known for his innovative choreography that blends contemporary movements with classical narratives, presents the "Romeo & Juliet Suite" at Park Avenue Armory. This performance reframes the iconic story as a framework for exploration rather than a literal interpretation, positioning it within a modern dance context. The work reflects Millepied's commitment to evolving ballet traditions through his unique choreographic lens.
About Romeo & Juliet Suite(ballet)
At Park Avenue Armory, L.A. Dance Project presents Benjamin Millepied’s take on Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet Suite.” The story functions as a set of coordinates, not a scene-by-scene account; movement carries the relationships, ruptures, and momentum. In New York, where this score has a long ballet afterlife, the work reads as a contemporary footnote to a familiar cultural text. Millepied’s restraint is the point: the choreography trusts Prokofiev’s architecture more than theatrical plot.
About the Artists
Benjamin Millepied
Step into the dynamic world of Benjamin Millepied, where rock/pop vibrations meet the expressive power of dance. Renowned for his innovative choreography, Millepied reimagines classics with a modern twist, captivating audiences at premier venues like the Perelman Performing Arts Center and the Park Avenue Armory.
Romeo & Juliet Suite
Romeo & Juliet Suite is a dance group presenting work at Park Avenue Armory in New York City. The project has been associated with choreographer Benjamin Millepied, placing it in a contemporary lineage that draws on ballet’s narrative traditions.