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Romeo and Juliet, Considered Anew

Dancers Sikhumbuzo Hlahleni and Lieneke Matte rehearse "Romeo and Juliet." Photo by Joshua L. Peugh
Dancers Sikhumbuzo Hlahleni and Lieneke Matte rehearse "Romeo and Juliet." Photo by Joshua L. Peugh

Verb Ballets is presenting a new ballet based on Shakespeare's oft-told story of Romeo and Juliet, and has commisioned award-winning choreographer Joshua Peugh to create the dance. WCLV's Mark Satola spoke recently with Joshua about the challenges of new choreography and dancing in the age of Covid-19.