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[duffster]

How very fortunate to have worked with him at the National Ballet of Washington. He was always supportive and kind- very generous with his coaching and always willing to help if you were struggling with any role. I particularly remember a rehearsal (only the two of us ) for a variation in Pas de Dix. He concentrated mostly on the style and certain position of the arms. He once asked me to fill in for a corps dancer whose  approach to Les Sylphides he could not tolerate. Since I was a soloist (and not cast in the ballet) I gladly agreed  and after a few performances thanked me with his usual charm. I'm glad to have known him. RIP dear Freddie.

[Gina Ness]

I thought this a lovely find...  Frederic Franklin and Maria Tallchief dancing Gaite together at the Hollywood Bowl...  In honor and in memory of two remarkable dancers...


https://www.youtube....d&v=aCuQleG8Ins

[sandik]

Gina Ness, on 10 May 2013 - 10:39 PM, said:

I thought this a lovely find...  Frederic Franklin and Maria Tallchief dancing Gaite together at the Hollywood Bowl...  In honor and in memory of two remarkable dancers...


https://www.youtube....d&v=aCuQleG8Ins

The intro is quite something -- is that a theramin?  It's so interesting to see them dancing in daylight here, but they're having a wonderful time!

[Natalia]

I've been away and just read this sad news. What an incredible and kind person was Mr. Franklin! It was a treat to have seen his 'character roles' at the Kennedy Center, with ABT. I'll never forget seeing him 'up close' (with Cubanmiamiboy, no less!) at that magical Don Q tribute to Alonso's 90th b'day at the Met, a couple of years ago. RIP, Frederick Franklin.

[cubanmiamiboy]

Natalia, on 17 May 2013 - 06:32 AM, said:

I've been away and just read this sad news. What an incredible and kind person was Mr. Franklin! It was a treat to have seen his 'character roles' at the Kennedy Center, with ABT. I'll never forget seeing him 'up close' (with Cubanmiamiboy, no less!) at that magical Don Q tribute to Alonso's 90th b'day at the Met, a couple of years ago. RIP, Frederick Franklin.

Remember Natasha...? Weaing no glasses, no canes, so alive an upright and charming, with a glass of champagne on one side and his patner on the other one..!   Lovely Freddie...