BalletFanandMom

I've enjoyed watching dance for as long as I can remember, even though my experience in "doing" is limited. I think you can watch and appreciate greatly without ever doing. I can also say, however, that learning more about the technique envolved and what everything is "supposed" to look like (from a dancers perspective) has really heighted that enjoyment. Since my daughter began dancing and I've learned all the "lingo" and just how everything is supposed to be executed I can much more appreciate the details of the "lines" and the "extensions" and the placement of the body. The professional dancers tend to make everything look so effortless. Which is good, if they didn't the dance would not be enjoyable to watch. But knowing the difficulty level behind each movement, knowing the effort and training that is trully behind the seemingly effortless movement, somehow heightens the enjoyment factor for me. I think this may be what Helena Wulff was referring to in that statement. Would you ever hear a musician, or an athelete or anyone who performs any type of act for a viewing public make this statement? Probably not. But I would say that it's just as true for them as it is for anyone. When you know first hand what is envolved you can better appreciate watching.

Thank you so much carbro.

I know that this is an older post, but if anyone is in the RI area and is interested FBP is performing this version of Cinderella again this year. It's running April 30th through May 2nd. As the above post states, it is well worth seeing!