mom2
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Vail 2023
mom2 replied to vipa's topic in Multi- and Cross-Company Events, Festivals, Galas, & Dancer Groups/Solos
Thank you for your posts vipa. I've been to the Vail Festival several times, and always feel a pang of sadness when it comes around and I'm not there! I believe tonight Adji will dance with Lil Buck? Do I have that right? I would love to see that, and hope the Festival posts a video. I first got to see her dance when she was with NBOC. Her facility really stood out, but I never felt the company used her potential. When I saw her dance with Lines at Vail a few years ago she was very clearly a star - so beautiful to see! That particular night we had the opportunity to go to an after-performance party with LINES so I got to meet her - she was incredibly kind and gracious. Oh wait - I see Lil Buck and Adji have already danced - for some reason I thought it was today. Apologies! -
National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 season
mom2 replied to California's topic in National Ballet of Canada
Looking at the casting, I'd say you'll do well whichever performance you might choose. Enjoy! mom2 -
National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 season
mom2 replied to California's topic in National Ballet of Canada
was at the performance today. We saw 2nd cast. My observations were that the dancers did well with the material they were given. I do not think this work should have been created as a ballet. (My opinion). There was a great deal of disturbing content - which may and probably should have a place in the art world, however it is not my comfort zone - cannibalism for example is not something I look for on the ballet stage. I did enjoy a lot of the choreography, and the music (the parts that the orchestra played, not the narration bits). The narration did help one understand the narrative, however it was a child's voice narrating some pretty adult content. volcanohunter: my seat is quite close, and at times I couldn't make out all the text on the screen. Wondered if I'd missed something. I also hadn't read the Atwood books; but I don't think the theme is something I would gravitate towards... I guess I'm an old lady, but this was nuts in my opinion. I almost want to see Nutcracker. -
National Ballet of Canada 2022-2023 season
mom2 replied to California's topic in National Ballet of Canada
I logged into my account today to learn that the price has gone up fairly significantly (just over 20%). On the one hand I'm not surprised, but I do wish NBOC gave subscribers a bit of a heads up about these things. They did something similar a number of years ago when they changed the "zone" (and hence the price point) of my seat. I've been a subscriber for a long time and I really like the location of my seat, but I don't know if I want to pay $200 per performance... -
Brendan Saye to join Vienna State Ballet
mom2 replied to volcanohunter's topic in National Ballet of Canada
Oh wow! He has been quite wonderful to watch this season. What a loss for NBOC! -
I realized the other day that she is no longer on the Miami roster, and I've not been able to find out where she went... does anyone know?
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I haven't seen anything in the public domain about that as yet.
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Skylar Campbell announced on instagram today that he is moving to Houston Ballet as Principal dancer in January.
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Hope Muir Will Succeed Karen Kain at National Ballet of Canada
mom2 replied to Helene's topic in Ballet News & Issues
Here is the company press release: NBOC names Hope Muir next AD -
Here is the company press release: Hope Muir named Next Artistic Director of NBOC
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Companies/Organizations with Specific Plans for Reopening
mom2 replied to Helene's topic in COVID-19: Ballet and the Arts
Canada is apparently working on something like a vaccine passport for future international travel. So far the feds haven't talked about using this for access to businesses or theatres, however Quebec is apparently starting to provide digital proof of the vaccine (as of later this week), which that province indicates could be used by businesses. So we'll see how that goes. Meanwhile in Ontario, the National Ballet of Canada has yet to announce plans for next season. Subscribers were told to expect an announcement in June. -
Thank you for posting this sandik. I "met" Jeff back in the days of danceart I think the website was? There was a chat function way back in the day, and we often ended up moderating discussions at the same time. He never tired of correcting spelling and grammar! I did meet him in person one summer when we both happened to be in the NYC area at the same time. It was very kind of him to come meet me - I think he was working a bit outside the city, so it was a bit of a hike for him. A very special person who gave more of himself than his sometimes crusty presentation would let you know. mom2
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Rest in Peace, Katherine Barber
mom2 replied to volcanohunter's topic in Ballet Obituaries and Memorials
So nice that NBOC honoured her. She was probably their #1 fan and volunteer. -
Rest in Peace, Katherine Barber
mom2 replied to volcanohunter's topic in Ballet Obituaries and Memorials
Thank you for sharing this sad news. We did meet a time or two in person, but I was never lucky enough to take one of her tours. I always enjoyed her "Ballet Talks" before NBOC performances - I felt I learned more from her than I did from some of the professional dancers who gave talks. I found this obituary online, it's a very nice tribute to a special person: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/toronto-on/katherine-barber-10168613