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SingerWhoMoves

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  1. Also, keep in mind that Tiler was in a Broadway show as a kid and has since appeared in other acting projects. Can’t help but think that helps.
  2. Not only was the 4th ring open, they were charging $82 for seat up there!
  3. Of course. I didn’t mean to imply otherwise. I also think that a company class is not the same as class for pre-professionals. I do think, however that once one is a professional, observation is not the inhibiting or awkward force it may be for others. I’m sure everyone feels their own way about this.
  4. Absolutely. I have been observed in rehearsal situations many times and I don’t find it intrusive at all. I also think it’s a great way for audience members to see the hard work behind the magic they get to see with all the costumes and lights. It didn’t seem like anyone was performing for the audience. I’d previously been to PNB open rehearsal and this was a different and interesting experience.
  5. Just discovered almost all of the new Corps members now have beautiful Erin Baiano headshots on the NYCB website. nice to put faces with names! edited for typos!
  6. Thanks to mille-feuille, i was able to attend this afternoon and just loved watching the company class. What a treat. I think class on performance days (especially so late and close to matinee call time) serves its own purpose for each dancer, and we were privileged to be flies on the proverbial wall to be able to observe this. As Wendy said, we were invited into a space that is usually sacred and private. I think that’s why there weren’t tons of corrections. For some, it was just waking up and getting ready to perform in the matinee, for others who maybe weren’t doing the show this afternoon, more of a focused class to challenge themselves…. Gonzalo gave some challenging combos and it was funny seeing who was like - seriously?? As a performer, I found it to be such a lovely way to observe these dancers in such a vulnerable way- no lights, costumes or make-up to hide behind or character to take on. I also really enjoyed trying to identify some dancers with whom I’m less familiar. Alexa Maxwell and Bailey Jones were among those who caught my eye, and Mira is impossible not to watch, but I already knew that. As others have said- Megan was there to WORK. I also enjoyed seeing Indiana Woodward and Unity Phelan giggling as they faced each other at the Barre- I bet this was an interesting experience to have such a large audience present, and I also know that class on stage as opposed to with a mirror in a studio is an adjustment. I think it was Sara Mearns who said on her IG that this was the first time the company had done this in her time. I’m sad I didn’t realize there was another program at 5, I would have been sure to attend. Thanks to all who are posting reports!
  7. Adding my 2 cents on Friday night’s performance. I have been a huge Bouder fan for many years, but from the 4th ring, she really did seem out of place amongst the rest of the cast. Also, for me, her arms were pretty but it was a lack of suppleness in her torso and inability to match the penche lines of the rest of the dancers that was most disappointing to me. And yes, next to Ashley Laracey (who was just gorgeous) it was even more apparent. as for the rest of the evening, Mira is such a star and Megan and Anthony were playful and perfect. Megan is really better than ever and it’s delightful to watch. Sara and Russell were divine in Diamonds. You could sense the love and care between them and they really luxuriated in the grandeur of the choreography. The corps were polished throughout the whole evening. 30 for 30 is definitely working as the house was full of young audience members all dressed up for an evening at the ballet. I can’t help but wish there were other discounts for us over 30 though! Over $80 for a non-nutz 4th ring ticket really stings. I very much miss the 4th ring society!
  8. Aladdin had to close because they didn’t have the cast members to fill in. There are only so many understudies available!
  9. For those members of this board who were fans of Athan Sporek in Nutcracker (as both Fritz and the prince) he will be performing the Jester Trio in SL on Feb 14, 15 (eve) 16 (mat) 18, 20 and 22 (Eve). I have had the great pleasure of working with him in other projects and his mom shared these dates on her public Facebook.
  10. I’m absolutely heartbroken to read this news. I was lucky enough to take Peter’s New York City Ballet workout classes when developed the program for NYSC. They were incredibly inspiring and he was such a sweet, encouraging spirit to be near. RIP, you will be greatly missed Peter.
  11. Didn’t they JUST do Western Symphony?? I guess is has a lot of featured roles.
  12. Perhaps they should re- think this re-vamp. Not easy to navigate...though it IS pretty.
  13. Thank you! I don't know why I couldn't find it!
  14. Not sure if this is where I should be asking... looks like the re-vamped the NYCB website, and it's lovely, but I can no longer find a page listing the dancers. This was one of my favorite aspects of having the site. I could just be looking wrong... if anyone finds it, please let me know!
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