Sentence examples for lively supporting from inspiring English sources

At first the choreographic structure recalls George Balanchine's "Stravinsky Violin Concerto," with soloists chasing around (first Craig Salstein, then Simone Messmer), each accompanied by four lively supporting dancers.

The spiced sea bass was relatively tame -- a jab rather than a punch -- and had a lively supporting cast of black rice in a peppery curry broth, and Chinese long beans tossed with cashews.

He finished with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks, yet left the bulk of the scoring to his lively supporting cast, from Mario Chalmers (19 points) to Chris Bosh (12 points) and Dwyane Wade (10 points).

But livelier supporting characters, notably his peppy mother, Harper (Meredith Baxter, best known for playing a favorite 80's TV moms in "Family Ties"), who works as a gay-and-lesbian wedding planner, and Sunny, a basket case of a real estate agent, make up for some of his shortcomings.

Isla Carter as his rural soulmate, and Louise Calf as her abused step-sister provide lively support.

Both have performed with Noche Flamenca before, and both excite lively support from members of the audience.

There is lively support from Darrell D'Silva as the bullying mayor, Niall Ashdown as a nervous printer and Charlotte Randle as a pensively sceptical Mrs Stockmann.

Lively support comes from a superbly supercilious Jack Davenport as Sir Alistair Canning (a composite of snotty British representatives), and a sturdily sympathetic Terry Pheto as Seretse's sister Naledi.

Beautifully sung by both leads, with lively support from a professional quartet and (in this performance) the Buxton Madrigal Singers, Emma Rivlin's deft, ditsy touring production has bags of charm and some smart slapstick.

Zoe George sings well as the eye-flashing Esmeralda, Steven Webb pines gracefully as Quasimodo, and there is lively support from Helen Sheals as a vengeful harridan and James Wolstenholme as a lustful archdeacon.

There is lively support from Jamie Parker and Annabel Scholey as a pair of journos sent to spy on the Lord nuptials, and from Barbara Flynn and Christopher Ravenscroft who represent the older generation with dignity.