Dancers in “Opus 40” give an emotional performance. Photography by Marie-Laure Briane

A Dance with Monte Carlo

by Aminata Dia | Manhattan magazine | February 10, 2012

Monaco’s official dance company comes to NYC with two extravagant works!

Catch Les Ballets de Monte Carlo—and its 32 members—at the Joyce Theater now. The company is debuting two works in NYC: Opus 40, with sets and costumes created by American artist George Condo, and “Part I” from Altro Canto, with costumes by Karl Lagerfeld and sets designed by German artist Rolf Sachs. The passionate works showcase fluidity with energetic and expressive movements. The result? A performance you won’t want to miss. Through April 19. Tickets $10–$59. The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave., 212.242.0800, joyce.org