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I have appreciated tributes to the deceased from COVID-19 that I see regularly on cable news: bus drivers, nurses, doctors, food service workers, teachers, prison guards, all ages/genders/races, on and on. I just saw a notice that a senior administrator at CUNY died of this disease. I don't know how we "shelter" all those people.

Free streaming of the joint performance by Colorado Ballet and Cleo Parker Robinson company of The MOVEment. Available for two weeks: https://www.coloradoballet.org/presents

Don't miss this Manon -- what a treat to see Alina Cojocaru. Also nice to see Jeffrey Cirio as Lescaut. Only available for 48 hours, as noted above. The sets and costumes are from the Royal Danish Ballet. The minimalist set works but I don't care for those costumes -- the gauzy tulle layers remind me of cheap school recital tutus in catalogs. Otherwise, a splendid production. There's also a 2-minute interview on their site with Cojocaru talking about the role which is worth looking at.

Friends in Canada are telling me that the world is watching in horror at the US's mismanagement of this pandemic. So much of the KenCen season is international, I have to think they're going to wait and see if we get to a point where it's safe to visit. That might be a long while, alas!

I remember some news reports that he and his brother had trouble returning to the US from Russia because of the pandemic, but were finally able to get flights to Montana, their home. I wonder if he had even less financial security in Russia than he might expect here. I have not seen any reports about unemployment or other benefits for the Russian dancers laid off with this disease. Anybody know how that works?

Obituary in this morning's New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/arts/dance/sally-banes-dead.html

When others receive their PA Ballet message Saturday, could you please post (and your time zone)? Nothing yet as of 4 pm MDT.

I heard back right away by email. I'm on the list for tonight and they'll be sending things out to everybody later this afternoon. Thanks!

Am I the only person who hasn't received the Pennsylvania Ballet access password? I registered Friday morning, again Friday before the performance, and just now. I have bought many tickets. I have made significant donations the last three years. I think something is seriously screwed up in their system. I just sent e-mail to the two people who seem to handle individual donors/members. And yes, I have been checking my spam and trash files. Anybody else having the same problem?

There are a lot of nifty web sites that let you hear proper pronunciation of foreign languages. Start with Google: Greek pronunciation I like this one: https://forvo.com/languages/el/

I haven't received anything yet and I'm a donor and past ticket buyer. Maybe they're doing this in alphabetical order!

I had the same disappointment. Their overlapping schedules are normally a big attraction for out-of-towners like me. The new "normal," I guess.

As I'm sure many of you did, I got a detailed questionnaire today from NYCB asking about prices I'd be willing to pay for different offerings -- performances, talks, interviews, classes, etc. I suspect we'll be seeing more of this.

Colorado Ballet will stream a work performed jointly with Cleo Robinson's company in March 2019. It will be on their web site beginning June 24 for two weeks. I saw this in the theater and it's a stunning tribute to the Civil Rights Movement. I'm very glad to see this scheduled. EDITED TO ADD: They now have a special web page with more information: https://www.coloradoballet.org/presents Colorado Ballet Presents: The MOVE/ment by Cleo Parker Robinson. We are excited to stream this work for two weeks on our website beginning on Wednesday, June 24! Colorado Ballet had an amazing experience collaborating with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in 2019 to create and perform The MOVE/ment, a powerful and moving work about the Civil Rights Movement. Hear from Cleo Parker Robinson and some of the dancers later this week about what this piece means to them and why it is so relevant today. #CPRD #ColoradoBallet Cover image features Tyveze Littlejohn of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

I haven't received anything, but as the performances start tomorrow, it would make sense to wait to send it out tomorrow. Fun fact: the first American to perform Giselle is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. They were one of the sponsors of the theater performance, which I was able to see and really enjoyed. https://thelaurelhillcemetery.org/events/featured-performances-by-the-pennsylvania-ballet

I watched this several times on her Instagram feed this morning. We're sure it's not trick editing?

Germany must be doing something right if three theaters expect to open in August! Here's their calendar: https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/en/spielplan/18-6-2020/kalender from Twitter: After weeks of planning, we can finally announce an updated version of our 20/21 season! In Aug and Sep, we'll be back on stages of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Komische Oper Berlin and the Staatsoper Unter den Linden! We're looking forward to seeing you! http://staatsballett-berlin.de

Now THAT is a show I'd happily pay extra to see next year!

Tributes to Sally Banes: Wendy Perron: http://wendyperron.com/sally-banes-1950-2020/ Deborah Jowitt: https://www.artsjournal.com/dancebeat/2020/06/in-memoriam-sally-banes-1950-2020/

City and state governments in the US are in desperate straits financially. Expect many more cuts in programs considered "expendable." The NEA/NEH funding is so miniscule, we hope they survive but they don't have the resources to bail out arts and higher education.

I'm confused. If the people now are worried about the matchstick look of Coppelia, it's consistent with Robbins' complaint about it in 1978. So they are only going to give us Act III. Is the June 29 show still on? I hope so! Very hard to keep up! It's not on the Lincoln Center page anymore. Here's the page I bookmarked for June 29 -- but I can't find it elsewhere: http://lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/show/tribute-to-balanchine-1983-926

I remember Robbin being so appalled at the TV broadcast of Coppelia that he soured on having his own work shown on TV if filmed in the theater. His "Live from Studio 8H" (1980?) was a studio presentation, not in the theater.

What's really frustrating: The Balanchine Celebration originally scheduled for June 29 was to include: three of Balanchine’s ballets. Vienna Waltzes features dancers Kyra Nichols and Sean Lavery, Heather Watts and Helgi Tomasson, Elyse Borne and Bart Cook, Karin von Aroldingen and Peter Martins, and Suzanne Farrell and Adam Lüders. Mozartiana, set to music by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky, is led by Suzanne Farrell, Victor Castelli, and Ib Andersen. Who Cares?,

I've been wondering, for all of these retiring principals: they won't be able to stay in shape for a major role in spring 2021, but I wonder if they could return for a cameo role (the mother or queen in something?) and then get the applause/flowers/partners at the end. Why not? Our world is upside-down and a little more innovation next spring would be welcome!

Kennedy Center just sent a long email with announcements of numerous digital screenings, although many are from other sources. No word at the end of the message about programming for 2020-2021. Keep up with the best of Ballet & Dance—online! Our favorite ballet & dance companies continue to keep us entertained in the safety of our own homes. This week enjoy digital offerings from Dance Theatre of Harlem, Miami City Ballet, A.I.M, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Scottish Ballet, plus some of our own Digital Stage originals and online activities from local dance organizations. Digital performances to keep you inspired Dance Theatre of Harlem On Demand Streaming on June 20 at 8 p.m. Available to stream this weekend is a specially compiled screening of Robert Garland's Return featuring footage spanning 20 years of performance, hosted by former DTH Principal Ballerina Tai Jimenez. Past virtual premieres of Creole Giselle and Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Vessels are available to stream through June 19 and 21, respectively. Watch & Explore Miami City Ballet: Friday Night Spotlights New broadcasts select Fridays through July 12 Currently streaming is Justin Peck's Heatscape, followed by Twyla Tharp's Nine Sinatra Songs on June 29 and Alexei Ratmansky’s Symphonic Dances on July 12. Watch & Explore A.I.M: Kyle Abraham's Absent Matter Excerpts now streaming Absent Matter explores hip-hop's lineage to create an abstracted dialogue about race in America through the lens of those who feel unacknowledged or without value. Watch & Explore San Francisco Ballet @ Home Streaming through Friday Commissioned for the Unbound festival, Arthur Pita’s Björk Ballet celebrates the theatricality of Björk and her music, setting songs spanning her discography from 1993’s Debut to Utopia from 2017. Watch & Explore American Ballet Theatre Offstage New videos daily, through July 4 In this week-by-week online journey, American Ballet Theatre Offstage offers diverse behind-the-scenes experiences. Daily programming includes conversations, ballet classes, orchestral concerts, guest artist spotlights, hair and make-up tutorials, and a historical review. This week the company explores The Sleeping Beauty, followed by a focus on iconic female choreographers and Cathy Marston's Jane Eyre next week. Watch & Explore Scottish Ballet: Stay Home with Stravinsky Streaming through June 30 Two tales of outsiders, mortality and sacrifice, set to magnificent live scores by Igor Stravinsky, Christopher Hampson's The Rite of Spring and Sir Kenneth MacMillan's The Fairy's Kiss are both available to stream through Scottish Ballet TV. Watch & Explore Works and Process Artist Virtual Commissions To financially support artists and nurture their creative process during these challenging times, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will grant over $150,000 for artists to create new works while observing social distancing guidelines. New works are posted every Sunday and Monday at 7:30pm. These works are co-presented by The Kennedy Center. STORM by Sara Mearns, Joshua Bergasse, Zoe Sarnak, and Margo Seibert Brown Eyes by Penny Saunders | BalletX Watch more WPA virtual commissions Ballet & Dance on our Digital Stage Shelter by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Human Journey: Rulan Tangen of Dancing Earth Gregory Hines: I Got Rhythm / Fascinating Rhythm | 1982 Kennedy Center Honors Watch more Ballet & Dance on our Digital Stage! Dancing Local Dance for Parkinson's Disease with Bowen McCauley Dance Co. BMDC is providing FREE live video streamed classes for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30–4 p.m. To register email dance@bmdc.org. Learn More The Washington Ballet The company is offering live stream open classes, live "pay what you can" classes, and on-demand classes for adult program students to keep you moving at home! Learn More Dance Place The local dance presenter is offering a range of virtual media to stay moving, engage in conversation, and thrive in community with one another. Learn More Help Inspire Others The Kennedy Center may be closed, but the arts are still alive! Make a special gift to help support the Center during this unprecedented time. Support the Kennedy Center See you after the intermission! During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve dimmed our lights for a temporary intermission and canceled all public performances and events through Aug. 9, 2020, including some events beyond. 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