By Dave Begel Contributing Writer Published Feb 16, 2016 at 2:16 PM

Michael Pink, the artistic director at Milwaukee Ballet has once again proved that his unique and individual style continues to gather high-level praise on a national level.

This time, it is Carol Escoda, the respected dance critic for the Huffington Post.

Escoda was in Milwaukee to see the premiere of Pink's latest creation, "Dorian Gray," adapted from the famed novel by Oscar Wilde. In her review, posted Tuesday, Escoda calls the production "imaginative" and "mind-blowing" as she rings praise down onto the company.

Pink has developed an international reputation as, perhaps the premiere story teller among all current ballet artistic directors. 

It's nice that he's brining even more national attention to Milwaukee. You can read Escoda's review here, as well as my review here

The ballet will also be performed this weekend. Information on showtimes and tickets is available here.

Dave Begel Contributing Writer

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