Dancing on Broadway

The seventeen young dancers of Inov8 performed a lively and varied programme with movement tailored to different ages and experience. The whole evening was characterised by sensitively interpreting the sense of the songs in movement and adjusting to the different tempos. The opening medley from ‘Les Miserables’ captured the raucous and harsh nature of its big numbers and the poignancy of the likes of ‘Castle on a Cloud’.  This set the tone for the evening and other big medleys like the ‘Hard Knock Life’ from Annie , ‘All That Jazz’ from Chicago and Food Glorious Food from ‘Oliver!’ demonstrated clean foot work, team work and good use of space. The two girls who danced to ‘Popular’ complemented each other, the solo dancer in ‘Friend Like Me’ had real feeling for her character, as did the timely movements of the dancer interpreting ‘For Forever’. Fun and enthusiasm for the moves and music came across in numbers from ‘Legally Blonde’ the ‘Step Sisters’ Lament’ and the enjoyable scenario in ‘Carrying the Banner’.  The choice of Broadway gave scope for different costuming which the youngsters enjoyed. They coped with some very quick changes and moved with ease from one section to the next. Costumes were carefully chosen to suit the dance as were props.  Because the music was well known, it made it easier for the audience to appreciate the dances. The finale from ‘The Lion King’ brought all their combined expertise together to round off a really entertaining evening.

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