Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Metro - A tribute in their honour
Knowing someone who has been touched by domestic violence makes performing the leadrole in Ghosts Of Violence for Anya Nesvitaylo that much more emotional.
The 27-year-old Ukrainian-born ballet dancer said she hopes the audience will see the underlying message and not just the dancing.
“I really enjoy it because this performance has this mission to open people’s minds and see what’s going on behind closed doors, what’s going on with some families,” Nesvitaylo said yesterday after rehearsal.
The ballet, premiering in Ottawa at the NAC Feb. 15, captures the memories of women who have been killed by their partners.
“I think it’s our tribute to their spirit and their endurance,” said Nesvitaylo.
The New Brunswick Silent Witness Committee approached artistic director and choreographer, Igor Dobrovolskiy, to create the ballet on the taboo subject.
“The theatre can make a difference, it’s a strong medium that can send messages for the audience who will remember the pictures and music with this subject,” Dobrovolskiy said.
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