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petitallegro

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  • Connection to/interest in ballet** (Please describe. Examples: fan, teacher, dancer, writer, avid balletgoer)
    Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, History Nut
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    Denver
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    Colorado
  1. I had the happy fortune to be coached by Violette for her Emeralds and La Source solos while I was at Indiana University. It was a part of a university-funded archival project. I have to agree that I do not know of anyone with such rich and effective use of metaphor. How great that PNB recognizes the usefulness of such coaching! The benefits will certainly trickle down to many generations of dancers there.
  2. The Wizard of Oz. Great opportunities for divertissements for the scarecrow, lion, tin man, good witch, and evil witch. Also, children's parts because of the munchkins...Maybe music could be an extended orchestration of the movie score. I've also always wanted to choreography a Mario ballet. He would pass through all sorts of trials, only to realize that "the princess is in another castle," so ends act one. The backdrop would be slowly moving from right to left, just as it did in the old games. Again, music would HAVE to be an extended orchestration of the game's score.
  3. Our department here at Indiana University performed this pas de deux to live music this fall. We had trouble finding the music too because, as I understand it, it's a famous aria that has been transcribed for piano and then performed at a much faster tempo. One of our accompanists ended up transcribing from a videotape of the ballet being performed. I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful...but maybe this is why you have had trouble finding it?
  4. I wasn't a huge fan of McKenzie's choices for abridgement, but the dancing was fantastic. Particularly notable moments: The first act pas de trois (brilliant jumps from all three,) second act pas de deux, and third act coda (those fouettes!) A big bit of the fourth act was missing, so for the tv broadcast they lumped acts one and two together, and acts three and four. The whole thing was only two hours long. I wish that we could have had a more complete version, but I won't complain too loudly when there hasn't been a pbs ballet broadcast in so long...other reactions?
  5. I stumbled on State Street Ballet's website, and thought that the company and AD looked quite interesting. I had never heard of the company before, so I was wondering if anybody had information about the history and repertoire (besides this year's posted repertoire) of the company...?
  6. I probably do know your daughter's friends-it was a tiny group (only 60 people.) I do remember that Dances at a Gathering. It had been a long day for everyone. Thank you for being so understanding! -Steph
  7. rkoretzky- Re-reading your posts, I noticed you mention a rowdy group from a ballet camp. Yes, that group was very likely NYSSSA. I would like to apologize for the behaviour of my peers. What would drive ballet students to act in such a way? I'm not completely sure. I know that I was constantly annoyed by their responses to the performances. This might have been a result of the fact that the shows were mandatory for us, and some students, who lived in NYC, did not realize what a privilage it was to see NYCB so often at such a low cost. I just wanted you to know that not all of the NYSSSA students had such manners, and that I wanted to apologize to you. Thanks Steph P.S. If you were an usher, thanks! All of the SPAC ushers were very nice to us.
  8. I just returned from NYSSSA-I saw almost all of these programs, and I must say you gave descriptions that were nearly identical to mine. What is going on with Wendy Whelen? And when will Ashley Bouder dance again?
  9. I definantly agree that dancers should stop before anyone can say "about time!" Think about Alicia Alonso! In some videos, she looked so frail, I wanted to tell her to get off stage before she hurt herself. Of course, she was still amazing, but... :rolleyes:
  10. When I see a dancer fall, I just let it pass and don't think about it too much. Let's face it: there is no perfect stage (slippery spots, spots with too MUCH traction,) and there are no perfect people. When it is clearly the dancer's energy that has made him/her fall, I am glad that they are going all out for the audience. Just my 2 cents.
  11. Thanks, you guys! I'll keep an eye on ebay, and go to our library soon. I think that it is very important to watch great dancers to become a better dancer. Also, what about music? I want a complete recording of swan lake, and other ballets but I can only find them in records. Does anyone know if there are more...recent, shall we say...recordings? Thanks, this is very helpful.
  12. I'm trying to start building a ballet video/music collection for myself. Any suggestions of good recordings of things? Since I'm a student (and, therefore, poor...) I don't want to waste my money.
  13. FYI, My PBS station is showing Don Q June 7th and 17th. Check your local PBS station's schedule (PBS.org) I can't wait to see it! We don't get much live ballet where I live, so anything rocks.
  14. I didn't get to see the workshop performance, but I did see a video of last years, and after Ashley Bouder's performance in stars and stripes, I think ANYTHING would be a letdown! just my 2 cents
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