Albus1234 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Good morning, everyone. I am looking for a Pas de Deux about a frog and a toad, I believe, and towards the end of the dance, they have a little frog offspring. The music used is Barber's "Adagio for Strings." It was a humorous ballet. It was broadcast on television (Film & Arts) in the late 80s or early 90s, along with other choreographies. Thank you Please, excuse my english. It is a work in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I can’t help I’m afraid, but my goodness you don’t have to apologise for your English! I hope one of the very knowledgeable people on here can help identify the ballet, which sounds delightful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Albus1234 said: Good morning, everyone. I am looking for a Pas de Deux about a frog and a toad, I believe, and towards the end of the dance, they have a little frog offspring. The music used is Barber's "Adagio for Strings." It was a humorous ballet. It was broadcast on television (Film & Arts) in the late 80s or early 90s, along with other choreographies. Thank you Please, excuse my english. It is a work in progress Possibly this? https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/26/arts/bowyer-and-bruggeman-troupe-offers-ballet-for-the-fun-of-it.html There's a ''Duet for Mating Organisms,'' done to Samuel Barber's ''Adagio for Strings,'' in which two creatures with abstract froglike heads couple in a manner suitable for family viewing - with their feet. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus1234 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 16 minutes ago, Roberta said: Possibly this? https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/26/arts/bowyer-and-bruggeman-troupe-offers-ballet-for-the-fun-of-it.html There's a ''Duet for Mating Organisms,'' done to Samuel Barber's ''Adagio for Strings,'' in which two creatures with abstract froglike heads couple in a manner suitable for family viewing - with their feet. Thank you, Roberta. That's the ballet I was looking for. It's a pleasure to know the name of the "American Ballet Comedie" company. The description you sent me also reminded me of the funny “Russian Dance”. I hope to find videos of those choreographies on the internet. Thank you so much ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 20 minutes ago, Albus1234 said: "American Ballet Comedie" company. Also, this. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1985/07/27/american-ballet-comedys-slapstick/f27280b6-16ec-40e3-a344-47bd601a8470/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus1234 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 26 minutes ago, Roberta said: Also, this. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1985/07/27/american-ballet-comedys-slapstick/f27280b6-16ec-40e3-a344-47bd601a8470/ Thank you again, Roberta. I've also been looking for more information about the American Ballet Comedie. The choreographer was Bob Bowyer, who founded the company with JoAnn Bruggeman. Unfortunately, Mr. Bowyer passed away in 1992. It seems that the "American Ballet Comedie" is no longer in existence. I haven't been able to find any photographic material or videos of the company. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/14/obituaries/bob-bowyer-choreographer-45.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 24 minutes ago, Albus1234 said: photographic material I did find this image. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/american-ballet-comedienow-defunct--175218241724560583/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus1234 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 8 minutes ago, Roberta said: I did find this image. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/american-ballet-comedienow-defunct--175218241724560583/ Thank you very much. There is indeed very little material available for this ballet company, despite the fact that their choreographic proposals are very interesting. Hopefully, at some point, the video of the performance I saw years ago becomes available. I am very grateful for your responses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 A humorous ballet set to the Barber Adagio? Really?? Granted I've not seen it, but that seems extremely unlikely to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Hello @Albus1234 and welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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