Nastasia105

Did you see any of the 2013/14 shows? If I remember correctly I generally heard good things about Galeazzi's/Benjamin's interpretation of Emeralds in previous stagings and that the 2013/14 casting fell a bit flat in comparison. I unfortunately haven't seen the RB in it yet. Takada and Campbell have danced it before, I'm sure Hayward will be new on the list as well - not sure though if O'Hare gives room for many debuts here. Do you know anything about Yanowsky's / Hamilton's plans for this season? As for Anastasia's revival - even if the guess sounds slightly uninspired - it might have something to do with the RB's Russian Prima? And my lack of excitement about La Fille has just personal reasons. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic ballet. I don't live in London anymore but will be back for some weeks in October, so I had hoped for something else because I've seen La Fille quite a lot recently. I'll unfortunately miss the Hayward/Sambé debut which I'd love to see.

After looking at the program again, I must say I'm really looking forward to the season. I wasn't too excited with Sleeping Beauty and La fille mal gardée, since the latter was on stage last year. I thought I had seen Sleeping Beauty last year too, but It was the 2013/14 season. I'm just not a fan of the entire ballet, I like variations here and there but it's just not my favourite full-length ballet. But I read the reply of Ashton fan and it makes perfectly sense - it's the best ballet to demonstrate the talent throughout the ranks. I didn't expect Anastasia at all but I'm pleasantly surprised finding it on the list - I have seen some older videos and can't wait to see it on the stage. The casting is however not a big surprise although I must say that Cuthbertson is an interesting choice in a row with Morera and Osipova. I'm also looking forward to seeing the casting of jewels - anyone knows when the RB has danced it the last time? Mayerling remains one of my favourite ballets so I'm very glad to see it on again. After the incredible performances of Mukhamedov and Watson I'm very much interested to see who of the younger dancers is going to follow their path as the leading performers of the darker and disturbed characters. Suggestions anyone?

Hi everyone! I'm a dancer/teacher/student who is currently located in Germany. I was professionally trained but had to stop dancing due to injury. I teach part-time now and I'm back at University for my Ph.D. I'm looking forward to discussing, discovering and exchanging views about the ballet world!