Romeo & Juliet Suite
About This Event
At the Park Avenue Armory, Benjamin Millepied presents a program pairing his Reflections: A Triptych with Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Suite. Millepied’s choreography, noted for integrating rock and pop rhythms with classical ballet vocabulary, reframes Prokofiev’s score in a contemporary idiom.
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.
Sergei Prokofiev
Step into the vibrant world of Sergei Prokofiev, where dance and music intertwine to create unforgettable experiences. Renowned for his masterful compositions, Prokofiev's works have captivated audiences worldwide, and his influence resonates deeply within New York City's cultural landscape.