A Russian dance has also been restored to the "Sweets" act, which includes a very strong Spanish solo danced brilliantly by Beatriz Rodriguez.

The female solos that are strung out like a string of pearls in "Paquita" were, however, danced much better than before, even if they were distributed rather arbitrarily.

Her second solo was a bit too neatly danced initially and then burst into a series of perfectly executed turns on the diagonal.

Both solos were danced, a little girlishly, by Dawn De Angelo.

A male solo in the final section, "birthing pains and lasting gains," appears to be a lonely journey, danced on the spot, in a world of lovers.

She presented a two-part, 45-minute solo danced in silence.

"Naked Singularities" opens with a leisurely solo danced in place by Mr. Swanson on video projected on the backdrop.

Her solos were outstandingly danced, imbued with the dramatic tension and accents that only she can give.

There are some strong passages and images, among them a rather incongruous solo of wild heavings and shakings danced by the vibrant Adam Miller.

They come back to life after hectic incantatory solos danced over their bodies, or simply rise unheralded from the floor.