Dracula TO DIE FOR!
by EFuqua on February 11, 2013
I have never seen anything like this amazing ballet! I was a little worried that it would be too dark, too weird...and it was strange, for sure! But SO beautiful and well done. The dancers were outstanding and the costumes, sets, music, etc. were all fantastic. I can't wait to see it again next time they perform it. 
Atlanta Ballet: Dracula
by Preciousdarnell on February 12, 2013
Sensually spectacular! An absolute MUST SEE! A little too suggestive for the younger ones, though.
excellent show
by Anonymous on February 16, 2013
What a great performance! Very powerful. Excellent casting.
Dracula was excellent
by Stacyaely on February 16, 2013
Wonderful venue. Very passionate! The performers were amazing
Dracula
by Anonymous on February 17, 2013
First time to the ballet and I definitely plan on going to more. Thanks for a great first time experience.
Dracula doesn’t suck!
by MisterSpike on February 17, 2013
Great event. Wonderful venue. Great sound,light,sight lines. Very skilled performers and performance. Technically sound and very artistic. A good combination. Enough special effects to make it interesting but not a distraction from a real orchestra making beautiful music and talented dancers...dancing.
sexy-scary
by pacificpoet on February 18, 2013
As usual, the ATL Ballet was graceful and lovely. This time, add in sexy and scary! The dancer playing the suffering husband retires after this show, and received a tremendous ovation. A beautiful night, even for the half-living.
Dracula Ballet review
by sadxlies on February 18, 2013
Overall I really enjoyed the performance of the Dracula ballet. The dancing was very well done and the scenery was great! The seats were also comfortable. My only reason why this wasn't 5 stars was for the music somewhat. There was times when there was added things like dripping water or banging on a door through out a whole dance that at first I could see why it was added but then it didn't stop. This really took me out of the ballet and annoyed me. My friend who joined me for the event also agreed that it took her out of the performance. Other then that I thought the music was wonderful. An another slight nit-pick I had wished the Crypt section had been longer then it was because that was my favorite scenery set and it felt like it was the least amount of time spent dancing on verses the other parts. Other then that I really enjoyed this ballet and recommend it anyone.
Dracula
by Firsttimer88 on February 18, 2013
Great dancing. So smooth. Didn't understand the need for two 1/2 hour intermissions? Also was distracted by musicians light shining in my eyes that was located on left, front edge of the pit when looking at the stage.
Beautiful
by helloiamsam on February 19, 2013
Great show, beautifully danced. Extreme athleticism shown, I was very impressed.
Dracula exceeded expectations!
by dklefty on February 19, 2013
I'm not a huge fan of the ballet, but this was a great show. The music was excellent as well.
Dracula the Great!!!
by Pnero on February 19, 2013
The first appearance of Dracula was the bomb. The best show I have ever seen. I would recommend this show to anyone who loves classic ballet.
refresehing
by lucktish on February 19, 2013
...great performance, few moments could be corrected, but overall pretty entertaining...
The Overall Experience Was Satisfiable
by hisairness on February 24, 2013
My first overall experience of the ballet was better than expected. I didn't know there would be no talking but overall I was very satisfied. The orchestra was outstanding and the dancing was impeccable. I would definitely go again.
Dracula was a Beautiful Ballet
by Christine on February 25, 2013
This was my first time going to the ballet and it was amazing. I hope Dracula comes back to Atlanta ballet again, soon! Im looking forward to other productions as well. I am now a fan of the ballet and will be back again and again. We had seats behind the orchestra and the view was perfect. Going to try the Mezz next time. Keep bringing good classics!
Great Show
by Arron Chandler on February 21, 2013
First ballet enjoyed went with a great friend who make it member
Favorite!
by Michelle on February 21, 2013
Saw "Dracula" a few years back at Fox in Atlanta and had hoped would have another "Dracula" chance. We loved it! Was great!! We were right near the orchestra and they were wonderful as well!
The one thing that we were not too thrilled with was that we could not enjoy our wine while watching the show. The intermission was a short time to enjoy a glass of wine and after a long week of work we looked forward to that on our date night.
Amazing
by Crystal Wilkins on February 21, 2013
This was my third ballet by Atlanta Ballet, and I must say, it is truly my favorite. It kept me on the edge of my seat (even though I read the book). It was dark, sensual, intense. It was just absolutely brilliant. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to see it again! Thank you so much.
Great Show, Great Venue
by Kristen on February 21, 2013
This was my first ballet experience and I really enjoyed it. The performance was captivating and each perfomer did a wonderful job. I heard many great reviews before the show and I now join the great praises. This was also my first visit to the Cobb Energy Centre and the venue is beautiful. I was seated in the Mezz and didn't feel that I was too far or problems viewing the performance. I look forward to seeing the Atlanta Ballet again.
Amazing Show!
by Alec B. on February 19, 2013
My friend and I had a wonderful time! Great movement and set. A captivating performance that I would certainly recommend to anyone! Thanks for a great time, y'all.
Terrific
by Brooke Rosenthal on February 18, 2013
This was a fabulous production. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had only been to the ballet when I was a child, So this really blew my mind when I saw they didn't all have to wear tutus and tights!
Highly recommended. I would really love to see it again
Phenomenal in every way!
by Jackie Hill on February 17, 2013
From the instant the ballet started until the final note from the orchestra was played, the performance was spell-binding. I have a theatre degree and have seen a lot of performances and movies over the years, but this production was absolutely the most flawless program I have ever seen. Not a huge Dracula fan, I almost didn't purchase tickets to this show since I had Cinderella tickets for the matinee already for that day but, after thinking about it, decided to call again and see this show the same evening with my daughter, an aspiring ballerina. The costumes, set design, lighting, music, and even the acting ability of the cast was only surpassed by the exquisite dancing. No company could have done a better job because it was absolutely perfect in every way. The standing ovation was definitely deserved. Bravo!!
Awesome!
by Mark & Belinda Anderson on February 16, 2013
We have been supporting and attending the Atlanta Ballet for years now. This was one of the most riveting, creative, and stunning performances ever done. Doing a show like this every season, that is so unsual and dominating, would really make the Atlanta Ballet a driving force. We know of several folks, members/supporters and non-members/supporters, from where we live in North Carolina who went to "Dracula" and enjoyed it immensley. We all will be watching for exciting shows in the future. Nice work!
A Most Impressive Surprise
by Ken Wood on February 16, 2013
I am a big fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and wanted my 15 year old daughter who is very much 25 in many ways to have the opportunity of seeing a ballet besides the nutcracker, which admittedly bored me to near comatose (saw it in New York, so this is nothing in any way to all you folks at Atlanta Ballet!!!).
I think my jaw hit the floor and did not lift from that position even when I was driving home...what an absolutely exquisite, mesmerizing performance by all...particularly Mr. John Welker, who's athleticism and stamina in such a controlled manner were beyond what a mortal man should be able to do...which perhaps expalins his selection to the role of Vlad Tepes, House of Draculesti, with the strength of Stoker's Count Dracula...
Everything was lush and fluid...the dance with Mina before the "kiss" to her neck was amazingly titilating and erotic...
Kudos upon kudos to all...I will be back...and I have raved about it to my friends... ENCORE!!!!!!!
Spellbound!
by Adrienne Hardesty on February 16, 2013
I am a new subscriber to the Ballet. I have always loved watching it and appreciate the incredible skill of all involved. Every time I attend an Atlanta Ballet performance I'm pleasantly surprised. I never quite know what to expect, and it always exceeds my expectations.
Dracula transported me to another place. I was on the edge of my seat and felt as though I, along with his subjects, was pulled and transfixed. I can't stop thinking or talking about it. I told friends it was like attending something haunting and enchanting at the same time. He sure had me under his spell. I can't wait to attend my next three season ticket performances. And, thanks to events like Dracula, I plan to be a lifelong subscriber.
Dracula
by Robert and Sallie Beauchamp on February 16, 2013
My wife danced professionally and spent thirty years of her life involved in the ballet. Besides living that life with her I have spent Thirty years as a traditional martial artist. So our love of the discipline of the arts is a shared passion. We first discovered the Atlanta ballet this year for the Nut Cracker. World Class! The Atlanta Ballet is as good as any on the planet.
When we saw the brochure we were intrigued, not only for the dance but also because I am a fan of the classic horror stories. How is it possible to dance the story of Dracula with no words? I don't know but you did it. The choreography was technically disciplined and emotionally graphic. The story leapt off the stage. The second act dance between Dracula and Mina and her fiancé took my breath away. Please perform this ballet every year. Even though we must drive from Tennessee, I would come from around the world to see it. Living with a dancer is a joy and to see her so gratified by a ballet is a treasure. Unbelievable. Bravo!
Dracula
by susan valentino on February 15, 2013
I've had season tickets for many years to every performance of the Atlanta ballet because my older daughter danced for many years with the school. My other daughter & I now still attend
(Even though she has Down Syndrome) she remembers every
dancer she met years ago & every role they have played.
We both were so thrilled with the orchestra but more so with the performances.
We had seen Dracula before but this (Sun. show) was best ever!!!!
Looking forward to Cinderella this weekend to bring granddaughter!
Thanks
Im hooked!!
by Cindy Phillips on February 15, 2013
This was the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen! I am now a Ballet junky!
Dracula
by Alison Mimms on February 15, 2013
I thought "Dracula" was one of the best
performances ever by the Atlanta Ballet.
The production was well-staged, acted and
the dancing was outstanding. We had seen
this ballet before, but I think this production
was better than the last one.
Ballet Virginity is Lost!
by Steve Newman on February 15, 2013
I am a semi-opinionated 46 year old male, with more reason not to attend an event – than attend. Even if you paid me, I was not ever attending a ballet! For Valentine’s Day my wife asked me to accompany her to Michael Pink’s Dracula. So I submitted, put my loving husband hat on and went with great hesitation.
WOW! Awe-inspiring, what a shock to my pre-conceived notions of a ballet! The costumes were kick ass, sets were awesome and the performance was outstanding. Yep, I had nothing to complain and gripe about. Even the Cobb Energy Centre is a place I truly enjoyed, very clean with a friendly staff. I will certainly look up more events and go back soon.
You do not need to be a snow-skier to understand that an Olympic downhill run is on the edge of that sports technology. Or be an engineer to understand there are complex issues when dealing with load bearing buildings. While I profess to know nothing about leg lifts, toe-crushing jumps, leaps, as well as the skill and practice it requires… I can certainly appreciate all the time and effort it takes to make all those choreographed moves look easy!
This was a great experience, I had the absolute luxury of not knowing a thing about ballet, no obtuse opinion. I am not an entertainment critic, so I did not have the need to speak endlessly about what was wrong with it. Nope, I am a just a blue collar guy that went to this performance with an opinion and walked out stunned with pleasure. I would recommend this to anyone who can appreciate an entertaining performance! I am still thinking about it at work today.
Entertainment value (5 out of 5 stars)
Cost (5 out of 5 stars)
Time (5 out of 5 starts) Not too long, not too short. 2:30 minutes with two 20 minute breaks.
Recommend? Absolutely!
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