Michael Smuin’s “Bouquet” (1981) offered a bit of classicism with music by Shostakovich. But on the same program with Seiwert’s “Broken Open,” it felt pointless. “Open” was not perfect, but its visual, kinesthetic and musical aliveness made it the sister who, dressed in Prada, makes her plainly dressed siblings look shabby. The logic of leaving the best dance for last, so audiences will remain captive and be enticed to return for the next program, works sometimes — especially when the program is balanced. But Dance Series One lacks that balance, and some tinkering with the lineup could perhaps make all the works shine brighter.
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