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lmspear

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  • Connection to/interest in ballet** (Please describe. Examples: fan, teacher, dancer, writer, avid balletgoer)
    former student, avid fan, once fantasized about being a critic
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  1. I was there as well. Her Odile was extremely glamorous. I've reminded of the film I've seen of Tamara Toumanova. Her Odette made me think of our beloved Stella Abrera. May Misseldine have a career unhindered by injury and bad management decisions.
  2. At performances I've seen that use this option with the curtain coming down (operas covering a scene change during what would have been an intermission in olden days) audience members couldn't wait to grab their phones. Either they were trying to read their programs, send out a few quick texts, or play a round of solitaire while there was nothing to look at on stage.
  3. My first reaction to this is wouldn't the faculty be better served by one of the large teacher's unions, the National Education Association or the United Federation of Teachers?
  4. Many years ago I did administrative work at a multidisciplinary think tank (defense, health, education, labor, etc). When describing our jobs we would often just say "We help the geniuses keep their shoes tied."🤣 The "geniuses" were interviewed frequently by print and broadcast media and during my time there management instituted interview training for the researchers because of a few choice bloopers. Public speaking wasn't covered in their educations or early career experience. Anyway, it wouldn't surprise me if a similar training were implemented by a ballet company.
  5. Thank you for the extra digging to find the info on which version they are showing, Volcanohunter.
  6. It looks like AARP is streaming this for free on Jan. 9th. It says membership not required, just an account on their Web site. See below I won't be anywhere near the Internet 🤣. AARP Theater: ‘Giselle’ by the Dutch National Ballet Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT Fun & Fulfillment findfun@aarp.org Duration: 135 Minutes Register “Giselle” is a tale of love, deception, revenge and forgiveness, an enchanting classical ballet from the Romantic era. About the Event  In “Giselle,” experience a combination of dramatic acting, virtuoso technique and beauty that continues to engage audiences around the world. The Dutch National Ballet’s production, by the creative partnership of Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante, features atmospheric designs by Toer van Schayk and a captivating international cast. How to Join   To register for the event, follow the steps on the performance's page. Please note that you must be signed in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive a reminder on the day of the event or you can visit the event page where you registered to watch.      Explore other free online Movies, Music & More events. Contact Find Fun with AARP at findfun@aarp.org for more information.
  7. And it would save some of brain power needed to program the Met season.🤓
  8. Right, the public seems to think of the Nutcracker as the dance equivalent of A Christmas Carol or a concert of Christmas music.
  9. Trivia: The Terrence Mann connection to NYCB is as son-in-law to Jacques D'Amboise via Charlotte D'Amboise, a Broadway performer.
  10. For history, nostalgia, comments, whatever here's the finale danced by ABT for a 1973 PBS special: https://youtu.be/P1Bxh4vcmzk?si=OOch5bRxn0xySDDJ
  11. We don't know who has been cast as an understudy. I think that Jaffe will be watching rehearsals and classes I think that ABT is just beginning to emerge from the McKenzie era.
  12. Segment on Who Cares starts at 2:56, including discussion with the NYCB costume shop. https://youtu.be/O3xUU8gDnQc?si=yc9LSH_oymcMItHX
  13. Another problem might be that the board of directors doesn't know what it wants or needs. Septime Weber the director before Kent had great marketing skills that connected with the community. His choreography has been ditched except for the customized to DC Nutcracker.
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