One thing is for sure after watching In-I, now wrapping up an international tour with a limited run at BAM's Harvey Theatre: Juliette Binoche is a wonderful dancer. She moves with conviction and precision, and demonstrates a flexibility and connection to her body -- one that may come as a surprise considering the Oscar-winning actress has never before danced professionally -- even if she does not have the easy grace or quick and lithe motion of her co-star, the acclaimed choreographer and performer Akram Khan.

In-I, the pair's first collaboration, is consistently engaging due to both performers' energetic and physically demanding work. The piece is structured as a series of vignettes and p[...]