Direct from New York and for the first time in Australia, Rasta Thomas' Rock the Ballet is a fusion of classic ballet technique blended with the excitement of musical theatre, hip hop, tap, contemporary dance, gymnastics and more -- breaking new ground with amazing athleticism and intense energy, a thrill to watch...it's ballet with an attitude.
Featuring a stellar soundtrack including some of the biggest hits from Michael Jackson*, U2*, Prince*, Queen*, Coldplay* and Lenny Kravitz* and set against a backdrop of video projected scenery, the show is exciting, powerful and brilliantly entertaining.
If you love 'So You Think You Can Dance', Rock the Ballet will blow your mind!
(*Not the original recordings)
"A musical score featuring some of the most beloved pop songs of the 20th century, and Rasta Thomas himself. Thomas is something of a revelation onstage, combing meltingly boyish charm, chiselled abs and most importantly, a calibre of technique that can knock the socks off even the most cynical audience member. There is a reason his name hangs above the title: this man has serious star power". - The Age
"The show oozes full-throttle energy and sexiness. It's sheer presence will appeal across age groups. Every imaginable variation of split leap, turning jump and pirouette beefs out!" - Herald Sun
"This high-energy, hugely entertaining troupe from New York, headed by husband and wife team Rasta Thomas and Adrienne Canterna-Thomas, take their striking classical ballet techniques, throw in some martial arts and contemporary moves and set it to a soundtrack of popular music from artists such as U2, Prince and Michael Jackson. ...the dancing was skilful and energetic, with Thomas and Canterna-Thomas the standouts. Her extensions and precision are remarkable; he dances with such skill, techniqie and sheer joy it is hard to take your eyes off him." - Amanda Dunn, Sunday Age, 6 June 2010
"Choreographer Adrienne Canterna-Thomas is inspired in her ideas for male dancers. Stepping out from the shadows of the prima ballerina, she makes these Bad Boys of Dance heroes in their own right and gives them a rich dance vocabulary to play with and express - which they do with amazinf skill and passion. They are insanely good dancers. Their classical dance training shows in elegant precision, graceful line and out-standing elevation. It's true that Thomas is the star of the show, eye-catching whenever he's on stage. The ticket price would be worth it just to see him walk on stage, let alone grand jete. He's probably the best dancer I've ever seen. His charisma and self-assurance is intoxicating, but all the dancers are strong... Rarely does the State Theatre erupt with cheersof joy and a spontaneous standing ovation, but it was a natural response to this fabulous show. Coem back soon. We want more." - Catherine Lambert, Sunday Herald Sun, 6 June 2010
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