JMcN
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Sad news indeed.
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Tiit Helimets Final Performance February 11
JMcN replied to sf_herminator's topic in San Francisco Ballet
Tiit was very popular with the audience when he danced with Birmingham Royal Ballet prior to his move to SFB. Very best wishes to him for the future. -
David McAllister, lately AD Australian Ballet, has been appointed interim director of RNZB: https://limelightmagazine.com.au/news/david-mcallister-joins-royal-new-zealand-ballet-as-interim-artistic-director/
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Akram Khan's Giselle at BAM, 8-11 June 2022
JMcN replied to volcanohunter's topic in English National Ballet
No, but he also used the device in his own company's Until the Lions which was choreographed around the same time. -
When I saw William Bracewell make his debut as Romeo at BRB, much to my friends surprise given that at the time I had a very favourite dancer, I said he was the best Romeo I had ever seen in any production. I think he has some very special qualities but may not be the flashy virtuoso dancer that people seem to expect to be international standards. On the whole I prefer his style.
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Akram Khan's Giselle at BAM, 8-11 June 2022
JMcN replied to volcanohunter's topic in English National Ballet
Tamara Rojo had previously performed with James Streeter as her Albrecht. He is truly outstanding in the role. While I thought Rojo fabulous in the role I would go for the Erina Takahashi/James Streeter cast if I wasn't able to see both. Fernando Oliveira and Aitor Arrieta were also fabulous. -
2023 Rep Season To Include 9 New Works
JMcN replied to sf_herminator's topic in San Francisco Ballet
Will the season be set by Mr Tomasson or will Tamara Rojo have some input? If she does, Akram Khan may be a contender. -
Madison Keesler's IG post does not specifically state that she is leaving SFB. If guesting is allowed for SFB dancers perhaps she is just hedging her bets initially?
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Tamara Rojo named new Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet
JMcN replied to California's topic in San Francisco Ballet
Nick who??? (I am British, living in the UK). He was forgotten even before he'd gone! -
Federico Bonelli appointed artistic director of Northern Ballet
JMcN replied to volcanohunter's topic in Northern Ballet
Perhaps it was just the timing of the job coming up. If he wants to stay UK-based then there are limited opportunities. I know some London-based chums thought he may have gone for the ENB job when Tamara Rojo's departure was announced but this one was already up for grabs. Northern Ballet is very much a touring company in the UK so I hope he is prepared for the constant travelling during the seasons, which will be a very different experience from having one base in London. -
Federico Bonelli appointed artistic director of Northern Ballet
JMcN replied to volcanohunter's topic in Northern Ballet
The announcement this morning came out of the blue!! I've loved Federico Bonelli as a dancer and I know that he has been doing a lot of work to prepare for management over the last couple of years. I sincerely hope he is a good fit with NB as David Nixon's boots are huge to fill. Federico Bonelli is taking over a company that is in wonderful form. Obviously the Spring Tour is already set and the company has recently announced the Autumn/Winter tour so the first we will see of his programming will be in 2023, -
Tamara Rojo named new Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet
JMcN replied to California's topic in San Francisco Ballet
Drew - I believe most UK ballet-watchers would think that SFB is a more prestigious company than ENB. -
Tamara Rojo named new Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet
JMcN replied to California's topic in San Francisco Ballet
All what touring??? ENB did away with the spring tour some years ago so they do a few weeks out of London in the autumn (aren't we the lucky ones!!). Pre-pandemic they had been doing some abroad gigs but seemed to be doing much more in London than out. -
Galina Samsova, ballerina and director has passed away. Although I never had the privilege of seeing her dance, friends always remembered her with fondness as a dancer. I greatly admired the work she did when she was AD of Scottish Ballet. Amongst other things she produced beautiful traditional versions of Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. https://www.alastairmacaulay.com/all-essays/khc9b19dz05a5zpiec7h7mw7yznn83
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I absolutely agree with you. It can be very uncomfortable for people's colleagues if there is public canoodling going on in work.
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That would be included in your contract of employment conditions.
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I worked for a government department for 36 years 1 month and 2 weeks. During my time there lots of people met their partners there and they continued to work in the building although possibly on different teams. One of my friends met her husband when she was his secretary. Unless specifically stated in your contract of employment work relationships are not prohibited.
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Hope Muir Will Succeed Karen Kain at National Ballet of Canada
JMcN replied to Helene's topic in Ballet News & Issues
I remember Hope Muir as a dancer with English National Ballet even before she joined Rambert. Best wishes to her for her new post. -
Rest in Peace, Katherine Barber
JMcN replied to volcanohunter's topic in Ballet Obituaries and Memorials
Such very sad news. I first met Katherine at an event in Birmingham and then we bumped into each other there, in other UK venues and in Europe. I always enjoyed reading her Word Lady blogs. She was a lovely lady who will be sadly missed. RIP Katherine. -
I hate to be a pedant but British clergy is a more accurate phrase. I thought your words were very reasoned. I do not know how Liam Scarlett did or didn't behave but it was stated at the time the news first came out that no students under the age of 18 were involved so there was no criminality. I've seen a number of loving and heartfelt tributes to Liam Scarlett on social media. If the people who made those tributes had positive experiences and memories with Liam Scarlett then surely they are entitled to grieve for their friend? The vast majority of articles I have read (and believe me I have read loads as I am doing the Links on the British forum this week) are basically identical as the media sources have just used the same AP release. They all mention his dismissal from the Royal Ballet so it is not as though this aspect of his life has been ignored/swept under the carpet.
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Thank you Drew for your reasoned words.
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I think the trouble is that for most people if these types of allegations were made they would have been dealt with in house and perhaps go as far as an Industrial Tribunal. Most people wouldn't face being hung out to dry by the press and social media.
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Remembering that twitter gives you 280 characters, I wouldn't have expected more than that anyway.