Reviews...
"Enrico Labayen's Carmina Burana:Revisited is powerful, gritty, and inspirational, a true gift to Bay Area audiences."
- CriticalDance full article (pdf)
"Enrico Labayen & Labayen Dance/SF is back in full force, Carmina Burana;Revisited is a powerful and passionate celebration of female strength"
- SF Bay Guardian full article (www)
"From the very opening, which hits you right between the eyes with a surprisingly dramatic rapid drop to the floor, we knew we were in for something of substance."
-Stark Silver Creek full article (pdf)
"absolutely astounding; every movement merging seamlessly to the next."
- Dance Documentary full article (www) (pdf)
- Dance Focus full article (pdf)
- Bay Area Reporter ,
Enrico Labayen's Carmina Burana:Revisited
Cultural Rituals & Core Experiences
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CARMINA BURANA PHOTOS BY WEIDONG YANG
Audience response to Carmina Burana: Revisited
"I saw Sunday evening's performance of "Carmina Burana: Revisited" and would like to congratulate you on an evocative piece of choreography. I've always enjoyed Orff's music since seeing my first Carmina Burana as performed by Atlanta Ballet in the late sixties. But your choreography allowed me to see the music in a completely different light. You were right to go against its grain and use it as an emotional carpet for the women to bare their heart and soul. I also was impressed by how well you choreograph for the female body, by the strength/grace/beauty/sensuality of the seven dancers, and by their ensemble spirit. BRAVO! to all of you. I look forward to seeing more of your choreography in the future.
-Clover Mathis, Ex-dancer: Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem
"This was the most incredible performance I have seen ever and I mean this. With Daiane in the spot light you cannot go wrong but to bring the audience to its feet and astound the world like you did tonight. I will never forget this and including everyone who work so hard in the performance and supporting the project. I am honored to be part of this event and future performances."
- Kathy Mata, Director, Kathy Mata Ballet/ Ballet Teacher
"Thank you for the beautiful work! ang ganda pula pula pula (so gorgeous, red,red,red)!!!!!! galing ng lead dancer mo ( your lead dancer is incredible). loved it! Congratulations! I want that red skirt!!!!!!!!!!!!"
- Alleluia Panis, Artistic Director/Choreographer, Kulintang Arts
"Carmina Burana: Revisited was a true ritual; mature, well crafted, inspired, and though everyone did well, Miss Daiane rose to the Yuriko Kimura/Mary Hinkson heights tonight. Sensational. BRAVO!!!!"
- David Chase, Dance Teacher
Ex-dancer: Martha Graham Dance Company
" Beautiful work! Enrico. Thank you for allowing me to witness it."
- Jamie Wright, Director/Choreographer, DanceWright Project
