This Was Written on Water (2014)
Fall for Dance Festival, New York City Center
Choregraphy: Pontus Lidberg
Composer: Stefan Levin
Dancers: Isabella Boylston, James Whiteside
Photos: Daniel Robinson
A duet for the American Ballet Theater principals Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside, “This Was Written on Water” beautifully shows the poetic aspects of the two dancers. Tiny lighted bits of paper fill the dark sky backdrop, with sublime, impassioned choreography by Pontus Lidberg. Three musicians performed Stefan Levin’s score for two violins and cello.