kbarber

Just found this on the Varna thread:

II. GROUP "B" - JUNIORS

The title "25th INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION - VARNA 2012 LAUREATE" shall be awarded, as well as the following distinctions:

....

Three Third Class Distinctions - Diploma and Medal

Min Jung Kim, Korea, Nataly Bratanova, Bulgaria and Miko Fogarty, USA

I have now updated my European calendar.

http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/p/performance-calendar.html

Katherine

Finally we will have Canadian screenings:

Opening July 20, 2012

Toronto – Bell Light Box

Montreal – The Forum

Opening Early August, 2012 (exact date and venues TBD very soon)

Vancouver Opening August 17, 2012

Ottawa – Bytowne Opening August 28, 2012

Waterloo – Princess Cinema

Don't mean to be the "correction police" but I just checked Bytowne's website, the documentary is playing from Aug 17-23 instead.

Thanks for the Bytowne update. The dates I gave were the ones on the First Position website but I'm sure the Bytowne knows better than it does what it has playing when!

Special lecture in conjunction with this exhibition: http://toursenlair.blogspot.ca/2012/06/tutu-project-events-at-design-exchange.html

Finally we will have Canadian screenings:

Opening July 20, 2012

Toronto – Bell Light Box

Montreal – The Forum

Opening Early August, 2012 (exact date and venues TBD very soon)

Vancouver Opening August 17, 2012

Ottawa – Bytowne Opening August 28, 2012

Waterloo – Princess Cinema

Oh how lucky, to see their children as well, I did wonder if they would take them, as Aurelie has said that she hates leaving them behind, as she misses them, was Jeremie Belingard with her as well, ? Auirelie can be quite shy, but more animated if he is with her, as he is more chatty.

I saw Belingard leaving the Harris Theater with his young son before the evening show.

Oh! Only one of them, was it Jacques the 4 year old or Georges the little one.? Were they both with them at the airport? Sorry for the barage of questions. I know Aurelie wants them to see why their parents are absent from home some evenings when they are old enough.

The kid in the stroller with Belingard and Dupont looked like a clone of his father! I did actually talk to Aurelie, didn't want to hold her up too long as everyone looked tired and we all know what a strain it is travelling with children, so I just said "Allow me to say that Suite en Blanc pdd was the most exquisite thing I've ever seen". She did seem a bit shy so I didn't pursue it. Le Riche was much more chatty and smily, but again I didn't want to keep him too long as he had a child draped around his neck. Vincent Chaillet was very pleased to talk and later tweeted that they were lucky to have such passionate followers that we travelled from Toronto to see them.

Another 'moment', beforehand, occured just as my friend and I entered the lobby from the 'back' entrance connecting to the parking garage -- which also happens to be right next to the artist's exit. Who shound emerge but Gillot, dressed down but striking. Recognizing her, I stopped my friend, who then saw her as well, and we stood (likely making the same stupid starstruck face) as she passed not more than a few feet by us. I think we were the only ones to recognize her, making the moment even more serendipitous.

Those of you in New York have much to look forward to!

Why did you not speak to her, tney all speak very good English and are friendly and approachable, and welcome your interest.

I was thrilled to run into them ALL at Midway security as my group was heading back to Toronto and they were going to Washington. Spoke to Vincent Chaillet, Nicolas Le Riche (children in tow) and Aurelie Dupont (also children in tow). I was tempted to say "you are a GODDESS" to Aurelie, but was more restrained.

27 people from Toronto?! Ho-ly Cow! Wait 'til the Mayor hears about that! I'm not inquiring on Hizzonner's behalf or anything, just curious, but, why Chicago and not DC, the city closer to Toronto, kbarber?

Hi Jack, why NOT Chicago? It's a great city. DC is further, actually, and they aren't getting the mixed program which for me was the highlight. NY is the same distance but more expensive...

Anyway, we all had a fabulous time, enjoying both the ballet and the city.

Anyone else going?

I'm bringing a group of 27 (!), most from Toronto, Thursday and Friday, some of us also going Saturday night.

Cineplex is offering a season including not just the Bolshoi but also the Royal Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater. Here is the schedule:

2012 September, Sunday 30^th : BOLSHOI: LA SYLPHIDE(Live) (Lacotte version after Taglioni)

2012 October, Sunday 21^st : ROYAL BALLET: LA FILLE MAL GARDEE (Recorded)

2012 November, Sunday 25^th: BOLSHOI: THE PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER (Live)

2012 December, Thursday 13^th : ROYAL BALLET: NUTCRACKER

2012 December, Saturday 22^nd : ROYAL BALLET: NUTCRACKER

2013 January, Sunday 27^th : BOLSHOI: LA BAYADERE (Live)

2013 March, Thursday 28th: ROYAL BALLET: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

2013 March, Sunday 31st : BOLSHOI: THE RITE OF SPRING (Live): new version by Wayne McGregor

2013 April, Sunday 7th: ROYAL BALLET: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

2013 May, Sunday 12^th : BOLSHOI: ROMEO AND JULIET (Live)

PLUS! Three broadcasts of Nederlands Dans Theater, dates to be confirmed but possibly 15 November, 20 December, and 7 February.

If you would like a "ballet buddy" to attend these broadcasts with in Toronto, please get in touch:

I just posted a master calendar for performances by major companies in the UK and on the continent for 2012-13. Click here: http://toursenlair.b...e-calendar.html

I hope this is useful for those who love to travel to see ballet! I will shortly be posting a 2012-13 master performance calendar for the US and Canada as well.

Katherine Barber