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Love Rocks

Alberta Ballet pours out the sensuality of Lenny Kravitz and the straight up poetics of Kendrick Lamar with an explosive dance performance from New York City

Complexions dancers in the production Love Rocks. Photo: Justin Chao

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Love Rocks

Alberta Ballet pours out the sensuality of Lenny Kravitz and the straight up poetics of Kendrick Lamar with an explosive dance performance from New York City

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