Blood, Sweat and Tears - Ballet Lorent - Review by Charlotte Hunt

Blood, Sweat and Tears is the latest offering from contemporary dance company Ballet Lorent. The company, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was founded in 1993 by Liv Lorent, who is an established dancer and choreographer. The company has enjoyed success with previous performances such as, The Ball and MaEternal. Liv Lorent holds many highly regarded awards for her work.

This powerful and emotional piece focuses on a young couple as they bring a child into the world and uncover the strains it will put on a relationship. Set to a beautiful original soundtrack, the two young lovers discover new feelings and emotions brought on by the birth of their first child. Protectiveness, fear and fragility are the theme of this piece as we are thrown into the world of unconditional love.

The choreography from artistic director Liv Lorent is breath taking. The acrobatic style had the audience gasping at the natural movement from the whole company.

By keeping the set minimal, the audience are completely focused on the passion and energy of the dancing, including the unbreakable chemistry between the lovers. The mood was set perfectly with spectacular use of lighting, complimenting the costumes and adding a different dimension to the whole experience.

Blood, Sweat and Tears is a remarkable piece of artwork that captures the true feelings of everyday life. Ballet Lorent are currently taking their performance around the UK, with shows running through to March 2011, landing in Manchester, Huddersfield and Blackpool in the near future. Through its captivating choreography this piece really grabs the audience and brings them into its complicated world.