dance

The Joffrey Ballet company’s newest show was split into three acts, each one more unique than the last. The first performance of the night, “Maninyas,” combined classical ballet with contemporary choreography.  This intense piece contained so many layers and surprises that you never knew what to expect. Ripples were a primary motif in the performance, so everywhere you looked there was something different happening on the stage. The performers relied not only on the steps, but included their costumes as props in the choreography, as well as the large drapes hanging…