Terriergirl

For anyone else in the Minneapolis area, it doesn't start here until January 23 but will be playing at the Landmark Edina Theater. K

I think perhaps, more was read into my inquiry than I intended. I'm certainly not questioning anyone's sources, just interested in where and when I can see movie locally since the information is-unfortunately-rather scarce.

I looked at movie's website today and there is still no information as to when this will be opening on a broader scale. Additionally, I e-mailed them a week ago and have yet to receive a response, nor have I seen any PR or advertising any place. Glebb, I'm curious where you were able to find your information, as I'm in Minneapolis?

Ed, now that I think more about it, you're probably right, I probably did mix the two dance sequences up. You've probably seen it more recently than I. It's probably been 5 years or so. It's is "GOTTA DANCE", though.

Next time you watch it Marga, pay close attention during the ballet dream sequence about half way through. A dark-haired (short cropped like a modified close-fitting bob) woman looking exactly like Ms. Charisse comes out and seductively puts her leg around Gene Kelly and dances with him. SHE, I believe, is wearing a long black dress with a very high slit up the side. Her legs, face and height look like Cyd's, as well as her dancing style. It's a very short piece and the back drop is a bar. It ends with a mob-like looking guy walking out tossing a coin with THE GIRL. If that is not Cyd Charrise (uncredited, I know) then please tell me who it is. I know it's not Nina Foch, who is blonde and an actress, not a dancer.

Has anyone mentioned "An American in Paris" with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron (with Cyd Charisse in one dream scene). There's an entire dream "ballet" sequence (at least that's how Mr. Kelly referred to it) with some ballet but mostly jazz-type Kelly stuff. It's been one of my favorite movies since I was old enough to see movies....a long time!

Thanks so much for your suggestions Mark D and Calliope! I'll go pick up a couple of those. And thanks for the welcome. I've looked over the list on Amazon (and few others) over the past month and it's quite staggering. I guess I'm really interested in what performances do you consider to be your "personal" favorites, understanding that these are just the platform to a beginner's journey... Thanks again.

Hi everyone: I'm a new member and am getting back into ballet again as an, how shall we say, adult! I took a couple of Dance History classes in college (long, long ago and so fuzzy) and am interested in learning more. So for my questions: If you were going to purchase ONLY two items in each category below, what would they be? You know, THE BEST? Book-definitive ballet history DVD-Best ...okay pick 3 Magazine Really enjoying this site and forum...great people!! Thanks in advance. KCP