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I just saw the list for this year's Fall for Dance on their web site[ New York City Center] . The Suzanne Farrell Ballet will be performing on Sept. 25th. I am not sure what they are performing but who cares -they are in NYC !!! Perhaps Farrell Fan had something to do with it. In any case, it will be a night to enjoy.

The company will also be performing at the K.C.'s Open House on Sept. 13th. They have danced several short performances throughout the day during the last couple of years. The tickets to this event are free but limited to the theater they are in. It is a great day for the whole family to spend at the K.C. Check their web site to see the schedule of all the events planned.

The Center has recently announced the schedule for this year's Open House . The Suzanne Farrell Ballet will be performing in the Family Theater with 3 performances in the afternoon. Has anyone heard what they will be doing ? It does look like it will be a great for the wholr family ! Kennedy Center Open House Festival

Tutumaker- I really enjoyed reading your comments about Sunday's two performances, especially since I was there for both shows as well. (I actually saw several, in order to see all the various casts.) This is my first attempt at posting, just a few thoughts really... I agree with almost everything that you said regarding the performance and the caliber of dancing, the wonderful costumes and the melodious violin. I have watched the company over the years and am so happy to see Pickard now a Principal. I find her to be a very consistent dancer and her promotion to me seems very well deserved. The children's smiles during the finale of Mozartiana were infectious. How special for ones so young to have such an opportunity. I enjoyed Bejart's Romeo and Juliet. It was the first time I had seen any of his choreography, except for the bits of Farrell herself in her documentary. I thought the corps of men did a nice job adding drama to the scene without distracting from the pas de deux. I liked Du and Hubbard together, although I found Prescott to be a more exuberant Romeo on previous days. Seeing multiple performances of Slaughter was interesting to me, since all three leading ladies, who were just recently coached by Farrell, were very unique in their personal interpretations. And although I am no expert I would have to say that after Sunday evening's perfomance, I found Holowchuk's to be the most convincing. She and Henning seemed to really connect on stage and from where I was seated, the passion and drama all seemed very authentic. The supporting corps of the ballet really seemed to be having fun with the choreography and flavor of the ballet. I left the theatre each night humming the music. I found both programs to have something that everyone could enjoy. Each piece had it's own special ingredient to add to the evening. And while so different on their own, altogether the pieces created a remarkable evening of ballet. Having followed this company for many years, it has been exciting to see this group flourish. I am always amazed at what they accomplish. We have Open House to enjoy in September and then there's November's season to be thankful for. Let's hope 2008 brings us more of this company.