Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg: "Up and Down"

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg's Psychological Spectacle "Up and Down"

Journey into the unconscious mind of two lovers in the Roaring '20s as the world-renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg brings the full-length ballet "Up and Down" to the New York City Center. A sumptuous score by George Gershwin, Alban Berg and Franz Schubert captures the decadent setting as the dancers bring to life the story of a young woman struggling to overcome mental illness, and a self-destructive man who winds up betraying his soul and his talent. Eifman's choreography bears all of his trademark visual spectacle and is full of the dramatic, athletic movements that have made him one of the most exciting choreographers today. The "Los Angeles Times" said Eifman is virtually the only narrative ballet choreographer who is "totally in touch with the 21st century."