A preview of Paquita.Bolero.Carnival+ was held on 19th May 2015 at the Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Our Director of Artistic Planning & Touring, Joseph Morrissey and Artistic Director Madeleine Onne talked about the dance programme with the audience. The programme included excerpts from Petipa's "Paquita", the world premiere of "Bolero" newly choreographed by the Company's Yuh and Ricky, as well as Ratmansky's charming and fun one-act ballet "Les Carnaval des Animaux".
In this very fruitful night, assistant to the Choreographer of Le Carnaval des Animaux, Betsy Erickson and Choreographer of Bolero, Yuh Egami & Ricky Hu shared their experiences both in dance and choreography. Additionally, the Costume Designer, Bridget Steis also talked about the stunning costumes as well as her creative process. Beautiful demonstration of Paquita , Bolero, and Le Carnaval des Animaux were also showcased. These all gave the audiences a very good picture of the coming season finale Paquita.Bolero.Carnival+.