Rasta Thomas’ Rock The Ballet, starring the Bad Boys of Dance, makes its London debut after taking the US, Australia and Europe by storm.
Hailing from New York, Rock The Ballet is a fusion of classic ballet technique blended with the excitement of musical theatre, hip hop, acrobatics and more.
The choreography from award-winning dancer Adrienne Canterna is fresh and exciting, performed with precision and vitality by a cast of high voltage, virtuoso dancers. Rock The Ballet features dynamic animated scenery, stadium rock lighting and a soundtrack of some of rock and pop’s biggest hits
Creator of Rock the Ballet, Rasta Thomas is a hugely talented dancer, the recipient of a host of awards and critical acclaim in a ballet career spanning over twenty years. Pushing the boundaries of dance, he has created his own genre that appeals not only to seasoned ballet lovers but also to dance fans and theatre-goers alike.
The sheer talent, agility and skill of the dancers united with Canterna’s innovative breakthrough choreography, theatrical presentation and contemporary music confirms Rock the Ballet’s critically acclaimed influence on the live dance experience without restraints.
What the Papers Say…
“A new language of dance is created where comedy combines with highly demanding dance to result in a sexy and extraordinary explosion of movement.” Edinburgh Spotlight
“Virile, muscular athleticism…Absolutely dazzling dancing” Boston Globe