Tiler Peck's Character Analysis

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Earlier in this thread there was mention of Tiler Peck’s “range,” her capacity to perform compellingly in divergent roles. Her exceptional debut as Odette/Odile during fall in Swan Lake—a work which requires a ballerina (while dancing exquisitely) to portray persuasively two sharply contrasting characters, one of whom has to appear at the same time being the other!—provided meritorious evidence of this. There was further proof, however, during the final week of the recent season. Within the space of seven days—from Sunday afternoon to Saturday evening—she gave estimable renditions of varying featured roles (three of which she originated this year) in no less than four ballets: The Times Are Racing, In Memory Of… (twice, in a deeply affecting