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Article: A Brahmin in Love.(Evil)(Victor Barbee)(Interview)
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- Dance Magazine
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- October 1, 2004
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WHEN VICTOR BARBEE PERFORMS the High Brahmin in La Bayadere he has a commanding presence, his muscular arras and earthy stride at once severe and sexy. But while many see this character as a menacing figure, Barbee has a different take. "I know the Brahmin is considered evil, but I can't play him that way," says Barbee in his soft Southern accent. "I can play him as jealous and vengeful against Solor, but he's in love with Nikiya."
Now associate artistic director of American Ballet Theatre, Barbee joined the company in 1977 and has been performing character roles since former artistic director Mikhail Baryshnikov asked him to create the role of a parent in his ...