Ballet Dad 48

I probably should have searched it out and posted under the correct day, if I read the other posts correctly. I'm on the learning curve!

Users might like to read about this interesting symposium, apparently focused on how to refresh and keep fresh repertoire, among other big topics http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/theatre...sp?story=367333.

I'm saving this for my daughter. Inevitably, she'll need it one day, whether she matures as a dancer or in any path she follows in her life. Well said. d

Thanks, Treefrog. I should repeat, as I did in my orginal post, that I am not associated with the study, in fact not even participating. Nobody is "recruiting" on the internet. I was simply posting information I saw in an ad in the relatively legitimate New York Times. The illustration was not wierd in any way, just a mom & adughter if I recall correctly. (I'd be a lousy focus group participant.) I know people have concerns about these issues, and should. Sometimes people are looking for resources. It's true that such studies are highly regulated and peer-reviewed, though they are necessarily experimental in anture (obviously!) and the process can be flawed, just like a too-early transition to pointe. No one, least of all me, is pressuring anyone to become involved: the purpose of the site & 800 number is exactly to do what Ballet Master suggests: provide accurate information on participation in the study to interested people. If that's not you, no harm done, I trust. d

There is a national medical study underway of decreased bone strength in underweight girls or those with eating disorders. Obviously this is an issue of concern for many ballet parents. If you are interested in participating in this study, or in more information, you can call 1-800-273-1304 or visit MyBoneHealth.com. I have no connection with this study, but the researchers have asked that word about it be spread in the community. d

A variety of curtain times (as has always been the case in London, for example) can benefit everyone by reducing the traffic and pedestrian crush when everyone not only needs to get to the theatre for 8, but also has to wait to: a) get the attention of their waiter... twice, to get the check & pay B) stop in the restroom c) get the coat from checkroom By the way, how do my Ballet Talk mates feel about the recent increase in women using men's restrooms? I see this especially in older facilities, but also at performances where women (and little girls) predominate.

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. We will follow them up, and continue to look for opportunities.

Can anyone give me information on Nutcracker opportunities in the NYC area for a tall 14 year-old girl with a bit of pointe? The Purchase Nutcracker is gone, and we know about one in Stamford CT (are there others?) plus Petrelli's Yorkville Nutcracker. Are there other quality productions with open casting in the NYC area, esp Westchester, Conn, or northern NJ? LI is tougher to get to. Contact/audition information (with or without comment) would be appreciated, as well as any experiences you may have had that would lead to your recommendation of a particular production. Thanks!

Anyone have a source for picture checks with a ballet theme? If I can find some, or get a printer to offer them, is anybody interested? Ballet Dad 48