Boston Ballet Brings Ekman's Cacti and Khan's Vertical Road to Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

The Boston Ballet is currently showcasing Alexander Ekman's Cacti and Akram Khan's Vertical road (reimagined) at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées as part of the TranscenDanses season. Renowned for its eclectic performances, the company has chosen two works centered on ensemble dynamics. Cacti, originally created in 2010 for the Nederlands Dans Theater, features sixteen dancers within white squares, accompanied by a live string quartet and plastic cacti, offering a satirical take on contemporary art. Vertical road, also from 2010, marks its debut outside the realm of Indian dance, illustrating a transformative journey with a lone figure alongside a group that resembles a religious choir. Reviewer Stéphanie Nègre commended the evening's ensemble performances. The season will also include the Joffrey Ballet in March and the Norwegian National Ballet in July.