Sim Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Dear Forum Members (and lurkers!), I can't believe it's that time of year again where we look back as well as forward. I would once again like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your amazing contributions to this forum over the past year. As always, there has been much for me to learn, and to ponder. Please keep up the good work; at the risk of sounding like a broken record, without you there is no forum! I also want to extend, as Chair of the committee, my heartfelt thanks to all of my fellow moderators, who give their time unflinchingly, often dealing with difficult situations. As you are aware, the forum is monitored 24/7, 365 days a year. This would not be possible without the dedication of these individuals. Our passion for ballet and dance drives us to try to make the forum the best it can be. We don't always get things right, but we do our damndest to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This includes making some tough and sometimes unpalatable decisions, but we have to consider 'the greater good'. We want the forum to be a place where people can debate, learn and share experiences in an environment where they feel confident to do so. If we feel that this is compromised in any way, we will take action to improve the situation. However, on the whole the forum works very well, and this is thanks to a communal effort by you and by us. I would particularly like to thank John, Ian and Janet for the sterling work they do putting up the links every single day of the year. I have done this in the past, and I can tell you it takes hours to scan the world for ballet/dance articles, put them into format and upload them in a coherent way. The daily links are a great resource on this forum and I hope that if you don't already, you will take time to look at them in 2019. Some of you might have noticed Ian's posting on December 24th in the 'About BalletcoForum' area. The forum has just turned 7 years old, and we still have all of the original moderators on board. This says a lot about our dedication to the forum and to all of you, so that we can share our love of dance in a welcoming and fertile environment. Long may it continue! So, from all of us to all of you, a very Happy New Year, and best wishes for a healthy, fun and dance-filled 2019! Simonetta (Sim) Chair, BalletcoForum Committee 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridiem Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 And Happy New Year TO the Mods! You do a wonderful job and I and I'm sure many others are extremely grateful to you. Without the members there would be no Forum; but without the Mods, it would be a different and lesser Forum. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninamargaret Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 always enjoy the forum, and an impressed by the way it is run. Having seen some (no names) where unpleasant comments are allowed full rein, it is good to see one where the monitors actually monitor. Thank you for all your dedicated work. And Happy New Year to all users of the forum, and much good dance in 2019. I am making a good start with Patineurs etc on 2 January. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambleton Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you from me too. You are much appreciated 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you ! Happy New Year. x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Great job mods...thanks for all your hard work this year, (my first here). Such an impressive and informative forum... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelopesimpson Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Best wishes and thanks to you for creating and running this wonderful Forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Respect from the Rockers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheherezade Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Best wishes to one and all for a fabulous New Year and may 2019 bring everything everyone could wish for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Happy New Year to all the Mods and all on this Forum Linda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucha Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Best wishes for the new year to all you hard working folk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 You make the New Year for so many (including myself) so joyous in so many ways by just being here. Thanks so for picking up the reigns of a sleigh that once appeared to have come to the end of its natural life and for continuing to steer it so assiduously. The journey was - and continues to be - at its best - an oasis of considered and potential joy. Bless you all. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmhopton Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Can only echo Bruce's heartfelt words! It was only when the previous forum came to an end that I realised how much enjoyment it gave me and how much a part of my everyday life it had become. Living a long distance from London I depended on it so much for news and information and just the shared experience of chatting to fellow enthusiasts some of whom have become friends. When the new forum opened it was as if a light had returned to my ballet world! Long may the current forum continue and many, many thanks to the moderators who make it all happen and the happiest of new years to you all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Seconded. It is hard to imagine life without the forum: we would be the poorer for it, and the work of the moderators is much appreciated. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I'm so grateful to Balletco forum. The breadth and depth of experience and knowledge about this art form here often surpasses that in the major UK media organisations. Since discovering the forum, I would not rely on crtics' reviews in those outlets to learn about current and past ballet performances - I trust the information here more, and it's often better quality IMHO. It's wonderful that the mods give so much time to maintaining the forum - I do find it mind boggling the detailed daily links that are provided. I am happy to help in any way to keep this forum thriving. On New Year's day, I am raising a glass to all who contribute. Cheers! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fashionista Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Wishing the dedicated BCF Mods a very Happy New Year and a huge thank you for the sterling and amazing work you all do in running the Forum. It is a unique platform for us balletomanes to share and learn from. You all do a marvellous job and I look forward to reading and contributing to posts during 2019. To the Mods and the ballet devotees - Every happiness for 2019 and enjoy all your ballet outings in 2019! Amanda 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Second and third all the above comments. Thoroughly enjoy keeping up with the UK and European ballet worlds through this forum and Dansomanie - and on BcF I don't have to rearrange my brain in order to read! Huge thanks to the mods as I know from my own experience how hard it can be at times. Also thanks to all lovely members with whom I have and hope to continue to interact and share enjoyment and memories. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbourne3 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Little bit late but Happy New Year 🥳 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMballet Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Late too, but heartfelt thanks to all the moderators for their hard work, and best wishes to all of you for the new year! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 A little late too, only having just seen this. Happy New Year to the moderators! This forum is a joy to those of us who can only dream of attending performances abroad, and your hard work in holding the fort and keeping the peace, and your warmth in helping / welcoming this newcomer is much, much appreciated Best wishes for the new year! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Happy New Year ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Thanks Buddy... I can’t get enough Fille! What company is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Sim said: Thanks Buddy... I can’t get enough Fille! What company is this? I think that it's the Royal Ballet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Late as well, but thank you to the mods for all you do. Life wouldn't be the same without this comunity. Happy 2019! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Buddy said: I think that it's the Royal Ballet ? Really? It must be very old as I don’t recognise any of the dancers. The set looks a bit different and the music sounds different too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Isn't this the Royal Ballet ? Surely the definitive version...with that famous little green man... Edited January 10, 2019 by Richard LH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Good lord how bizarre!! What on Earth is it? Aside from being the definitive version, of course!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LH Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Sim said: What on Earth is it? Part of an online virtual world in which "residents" can explore, meet other residents, socialize, participate in both individual and group activities, build, create, shop, and trade virtual property and services with one another ! Go for it, Sim ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Ha ha thanks Richard, but I am one of those latter day freaks who has real friends! 🤣🤣. I wouldn’t mind all my bills being virtual, however!! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophoife Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 10/01/2019 at 10:00, Buddy said: Happy New Year ! On 10/01/2019 at 11:08, Sim said: Thanks Buddy... I can’t get enough Fille! What company is this? On 10/01/2019 at 13:34, Buddy said: I think that it's the Royal Ballet ? On 10/01/2019 at 19:35, Sim said: Really? It must be very old as I don’t recognise any of the dancers. The set looks a bit different and the music sounds different too. Actually that's The Australian Ballet. 1994 recording, David McAllister and Fiona Tonkin (current AD and ballet mistress) as Colas and Lise. Lanchbery arrangement, Ashton choreography, Lancaster sets and costumes. Not done by company since 2004. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Thanks Sophoife. I thought it looked different from the RB version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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