Jan McNulty
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Just now, Sharon said:
It's been many years since I saw this version - and I just didn't really enjoy it. The balcony pdd was such a let down. Not romantic at all. It's all really about Romeo isn't it? I had just finished a 12hr shift - so that didn't help I know, but I just couldn't get into it, and I thought the orchestra
sounded terrible!
I saw it with a friend many years ago in Manchester and he whispered "it's all about Romeo because Nureyev created the production for himself". You got it in one there Sharon!
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Now that I would most definitely watch!!!
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I didn't watch this. Last time I saw it live I was so bored I thought I was going to fall asleep - far too many steps for my taste!
Scottish Ballet used to do the Cranko production and I enjoyed that greatly (and saw some terrific performances over the years).
My 2 favourite productions are the Ashton as danced by London Festival Ballet in the 1980s, just when I started watching ballet, and Christopher Gable/Massimo Morricone's production for Northern ballet. I would put the MacMillan as third for me.
If there is time I may watch this recording of the Nureyev production. Sorry to rain on everyone's parade.
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The latest in Northern Ballet's Pay as You Feel season is the lovely For An Instant.
Donation Link: https://northernballet.com/donate
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11 hours ago, Bruce Wall said:
Admiring the endeavour of the above, it made me wonder if there could be a male equivalent that men from ballet companies from around the world could share in that was equally as haunting. The only thing I could come up with off the top of my head - i.e., that the chaps could do of a piece/share in from their homes - was that haunting solo that Balanchine added to Square Dance in the 70's. For those who don't know it ... here is a film with the extraordinary Peter Boal: --- Of course it is half the length - but still. Maybe others could think of another male equivalent that would be even more appropriate for such treatment.
Not quite but there have been versions of Dying Swan danced by men:
Siobhan Davies' Carnival of the Animals for Rambert (I remember seeing the incandescent Eryck Brahmania dancing the role at Theatre Clwyd)
Javier Torres of Northern Ballet danced a version for BNC
Lil Buck's just awesome interpretation
I am sure there must have been others.
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11 hours ago, Naomi M said:
32 premier ballerinas from 22 dance companies in 14 countries perform Le Cygne (The Swan) variation sequentially with music by Camille Saint-Saëns, performed by cellist Wade Davis, in support of Swans for Relief. Organized by Misty Copeland and Joseph Phillips, 100% of the funds raised will be distributed to each dancer’s company’s COVID-19 relief fund, or other arts/dance-based relief fund in the event that a company is not set up to receive donations. To donate please visit,
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/swansforrelief
That is so beautiful Naomi, thank you for sharing.
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It never fails to amuse me just how LOUD tiny wrens are!
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Links - Thursday 07 May, 2020
Streaming Review - Paris Opéra Ballet, Cinderella (Nureyev): Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International
Streaming Reviews - James Cousins Company, Within Her Eyes:
David Mead, Seeing Dance
Gerard Davis, Dancing Review
Streaming Review - Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Dust and Light, Triangle of the Squinches and Scheherazade: Lyndsey Winship, Guardian
Video Feature - Dancers with multiple sclerosis set to perform at ROH rehearse at home: News Desk, Broadway World
Feature - Viewing from home: Deborah Jowitt, Arts Journal / Dance Beat
Feature - Trading velvet seats for couch viewing: Hannah Foster, Brooklyn Rail
Feature - Houston Ballet at Home series sparks tears and laughs: Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle
Feature - Touch without touching: George Kan, Brooklyn Rail
Feature - UnSequenced: A podcast about the choreographic process: Sima Belmar, Brooklyn Rail
Feature - Dancing Paula Abdul in my living room: Rennie McDougall, Brooklyn Rail
Book Reviews - Spring Reading: Heather Desaulniers, Critical Dance
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1 hour ago, Two Pigeons said:
Like Janet, I loved Tyrone.
Goes without saying!!
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13 minutes ago, Tango Dancer said:
Does anyone know if Don Q is going ahead at Birmingham? I'd be very grateful if anyone had any intel as their website shows that it is still happening and I've not had a response yet to my enquiry.
I live in hopes but I very much doubt it. I think companies are being cautious about announcing cancellations until government advice gives an indication that theatres should remain closed for longer. I think it could affect any insurance claims they may be able to make if they cancel voluntarily.
We only got notified yesterday that Northern Ballet's Cinderella, which was due on at The Lowry during the first week in June, has been cancelled.
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21 minutes ago, bangorballetboy said:
There are plans being worked on in the background; the ROH and company management are not just sitting on their hands!
Exactly BBB and not only at ROH. I am sure all the other companies are in the same boat and working hard behind the scenes.
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Hello Pulcinella,
Well my main enjoyment from this programme was seeing a lot of our BRB favourites on screen in class and in performance. It was based around a performance of Swan Lake in Southampton in January. The pair watched the performance the night before (some clips of Celine and Tyrone) and "danced" in Miki and Lachlan's cast.
Some of the humour was a bit crass and, of course, it was mainly about Rob and Romesh. There was a huge laugh out loud moment when, after "taking class & rehearsal" (with help from Lachlan, Maureya, Max and Beatrice), they were persuaded to take an ice bath by Tyrone. Their reaction when they were finally persuaded to get in and the look on Tyrone's face was worth watching on its own.
At the end of the programme I think we may have seen two ballet fans in the making!
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Don't forget to keep an eye on the Links forum.
Lots of streaming suggestions and reviews on there.
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Links - Wednesday 06 May, 2020
Documentary Review - Marius Petipa: The French master of Russian ballet: Sarah L Kaufman, Washington Post
Feature - An industry in freefall: dance sector calls for urgent help: Lanre Bakare, Guardian
Upcoming streams -
News - American Ballet Theatre moves its Spring Gala to YouTube: Joshua Barone, NY Times
Suggestions - Dance in Your Living Room: Deborah Jones, Limelight
News - Ailey All Access: News Desk, Broadway World
Weekly podcast - Reid Bartelme & Jack Ferver: Gia Kourlas, NY Times
Feature - How an elite cross-trainer is helping ballet dancers stay fit: Gia Kourlas, NY Times
Streaming Review - Spring Forward Festival 2020: David Mead, Seeing Dance
TV Review - Rob & Romesh Vs Ballet: Adam Sweeting, The i
Feature - Dallas companies keep it moving: Trace Miller, D Magazine
News - Tiler Peck, NYCB, releases children’s book - Katarina Ballerina: News Desk, Broadway World
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Sad news today that Anne Heaton has passed away.
For immediate release — 05/05/2020
Anne with husband and bbodance Director, John Field
bbodance mourns the loss of
renowned dancer and former Director,
Anne Heatonbbodance is very sad to announce the passing of former Director, renowned ballet dancer and teacher, Anne Heaton. She passed away last Friday at the age of 89.
Together with her husband, John Field, Anne developed the existing bbodance Classical Ballet syllabus. As a result of their stewardship, bbodance syllabi and examinations were recognised by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).
The bbodance Classical Ballet syllabi have been carefully adapted to the digital medium in recent years; every care was taken to preserve Anne and John's original work.
Anne was a principal dancer with Sadler's Wells Ballet between 1948 and 1959. She excelled in Romantic ballets such as Giselle and created roles for Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan. She retired from the stage due to injury and went on to teach at the Arts Educational School.
John Field, CBE was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and one of the founders of Birmingham Royal Ballet. He later became Director of La Scala in Milan.
Anne's loss is especially poignant for bbodance, as it comes so close to their 90th anniversary and the loss of former CEO and Artistic Director, John Travis earlier this spring.
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On the whole I've got to say that I am not really interested in who is married to whom...
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Terpsichore, this is a brilliant initiative.
I thoroughly enjoyed the talk with the always articulate and entertaining Gavin McCaig. It was "meeting" people too. I'm looking forward to the talks over the coming weeks. I can recommend the experience to everyone!
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This video feature is from today's links...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-52476205/coronavirus-virtual-maypole-dancing-in-lockdown
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Links - Tuesday 05 May, 2020
Obituary - Helen McGehee, Martha Graham dancer & teacher: Anna Kisselgoff, NY Times
Feature - David McAllister, retiring AD of Australian Ballet: Claudia Lawson, Fjord Review
Feature - Helgi Tomasson, AD San Francisco Ballet on these challenging times: Janice Berman, San Francisco Classical Voice
Streaming Review - New York City Ballet, Ballo della Regina, After the Rain pdd: Michelle Potter, ... on dancing
Streaming News - Cunningham Centennial moves online: Brian Seibert, NY Times
Streaming Review/Feature - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Hansel & Gretel: Madelyn Coupe, Fjord Review
News - New York City Ballet announces Digital Season week 4 schedule: News Desk, Broadway World
News - Lincoln Centre at home streams San Francisco Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet: News Desk, Broadway World
Streaming Review - Béjart Ballet, Swan Song, Éclats: David Mead, Seeing Dance
Streaming Preview - James Cousins Company online: Teresa Guerreiro, Culture Whisper
Documentary Review - Mr Gaga (Ohad Naharin): Matt Hanson, Daily Sabah
Book Review - Ellen O’Connell Whittet, What you become in flight: Lou Fancher, San Francisco Classical Voice
Book Review - Henri Loyrette, Degas at the Opéra: Carol Strickland, Christian Science Monitor
Video Feature - Dutch National Ballet dancers put on show in the empty streets of Amsterdam: Angela Andaloro, Little Things
Video Feature - Staying at home with Zhong-Jing Fang of American Ballet Theatre: Dance Magazine
Feature - How I photographed my ballet-dancing son at home during the lockdown: Gemma Griffiths, Photography
Video Feature - Virtual maypole dancing in lockdown: Richard George, BBC
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I've come across this while preparing for the links to be published tomorrow morning.
https://www.culturewhisper.com/r/dance/james_cousins_company_online/15500
The James Cousins Company is streaming some works on Wednesdays starting on 6th May. At the bottom of the preview feature it says:
"NOTE: Each premiere will be launched with an accompanying creative task specifically aimed at GCSE, BTEC and A-level students to link with their scheme of work and home learning."
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Hello Starfish80 and welcome to the Forum!
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Hello Ballet Days and welcome to the Forum!
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