Silky Ballet Solos and Irresistible Tapping Toes Close Fall for Dance

When Fall for Dance checks all the boxes and puts on a satisfying show, you can’t help but feel a sense of euphoria about the art form and its myriad possibilities. But it’s rare. The New York City Center festival, popular for its eclectic programs and inexpensive tickets, can also make you feel a little sick to your stomach — it’s like being at a buffet and making the terrible decision to gorge on sushi, pizza and every last dessert on the menu.

On Saturday night, I didn’t feel queasy because of two dances, one by the ballet choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and the other by the tap artist Ayodele Casel. Ratmansky’s “Fandango,” presented with the Vail Dance Festival, placed Roman Mejia, the recently named New York City Ballet soloist, in one of his most dazzling performances to date.

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