Well, I’m back from Chicago and back in New York. I was supposed to spend this week in Germany rehearsing and working with my parents on some stuff (since we have an ‘off’ week with ABT), but due to the volcano ashes I am here for good. To be honest I do not really mind it that much. It gives me a small and needed break before our MET season with ABT and some time to enjoy the city with spring weather and the opportunity to get back together with friends.
Nevertheless here is the sum-up of the Chicago tour. First the couple of reviews we received with ABT and then my photos. The photos are not what you might expect, just so you know 
Anyway here you go.
“In three breathtaking solo turns, Daniil Simkin (a dancer whose compact frame and airtight style are reminiscent of Baryshnikov’s) [...] made every gesture count and every moment pop in this quintessentially American street scene of a ballet. Glorious. “
- Hedy Weiss for the Chicago Sun-Times ,April 16, 2010
“Sparkly Daniil Simkin, a rising ABT spitfire, was electric as the first
sailor, flawless in the double spins and glissando-like split that
Robbins assigned the character.”
- Sid Smith for the Chicago Tribune ,April 16, 2010
“ABT is coming to town! In addition to a seven-performance run of Swan Lake (yes!), the New York-based troupe will present a one-night-only showcase of American choreographers. The All-American Celebration featuring works by Jerome Robbins, Paul Taylor and Twyla Tharp, is also the Chicago debut for 22-year-old soloist Daniil Simkin. This Russian-born wunderkind has exquisite technique, an inextinguishable creative curiosity and oodles of charm. Think of him as a mini Misha.”
- Vicki Crain for the Ruminations by a Rogue Ballerina Blog ,April 10, 2010
“[...]Now 22, Simkin makes his debut as one of three sailors in Robbins’ “Fancy Free” on Wednesday. “It’s iconic, and very American,” he says of the part…[...]“
- Sid Smith for the Chicago Tribune ,April 11, 2010
And here are the photos:
