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    Finlay Resigns, Catazaro and Ramasar Suspended -- Update: Catazaro and Ramasar Fired

    in New York City Ballet

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, tutu said:

    This may be confusing, but a complaint itself does not set out to prove the veracity of the facts alleged therein. Rather, a complaint lays out facts that, if assumed to be true, lay out a cause of action sufficient to permit a case to get to the next stage. 

     

    I deleted most of the quote due to its length.  I just want to thank you, tutu, for your informative response. 

    Arthur Mitchell has died

    in Ballet Obituaries and Memorials

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Olga said:

    A magnificent dancer. Olivia Boisson’s Instagram post sums up the other contributions he made. Very glad Lynn Garafola mounted that exhibit about him this past year, while he could still see it. A legend among legends at City Ballet. RIP.

    Olivia’s Instagram post made me tear up. 

    Finlay Resigns, Catazaro and Ramasar Suspended -- Update: Catazaro and Ramasar Fired

    in New York City Ballet

    Posted

    7 hours ago, tutu said:

    If, as the complaint states, NYCB had absolutely no code of conduct for employees in their interactions with school students, that would seem to be unusual. That would also seem to be different from most institutions wherein an organization’s roles in loco parentis and, separately, as employer of older individuals are intertwined.

    I have skimmed this mega-thread and the amended complaint, but please forgive if I’ve gotten something wrong or misunderstood something, as I only skimmed. And I have such a jumble of thoughts and emotions over this that I’ve refrained from posting much of anything on this thread. 

    I find it hard to believe SAB and NYCB have NO code of conduct.  Parents don’t blithely send their children away to school without knowing school policies and protections, etc.  I know the complaint states that, but (and I am not an attorney), I was struck by many ‘charges’ in the complaint stated as facts when they are not yet proven to be facts. I am not referring to the specific allegations with the texting and sharing but other broader statements that charge NYCB and SAB, such as stating there is no code of conduct.  

    That said, I am appalled and very sad about this mess.  As artists and dancers, they represented something higher and greater than themselves - their art. I just don’t know what else to say. Except that I believe NYCB and SAB will see this crisis through and be the better for it. I have faith in that. I wish they would appoint a new AD sooner than later as I think it would boost morale and give them the leadership it really needs right now.  

    And thanks to everyone here on BA! for your insightful posts and contributions. 

    Arthur Mitchell has died

    in Ballet Obituaries and Memorials

    Posted · Edited by KarenAG
    Expression

    This news made me terribly sad, especially in the wake of this ghastly situation at NYCB.  

    What a beautiful dancer was Mr Mitchell. And his Puck! He makes me laugh every time I watch this clip with his antics. And then at the end, his magnificent grace and power as he defiantly pirouettes, driven for good out of Titania’s fairy bower. 

    When SPAC added Balanchine’s and Kirstein’s stars on its Walk of Fame in July 2016, the 50th anniversary year of NYCB at SPAC, many dancers came to pay tribute, among them Jacques d’Amboise, Karin VonAroldingen, Patricia McBride, and Arthur Mitchell.   I wish I could post the picture I took of them to share with you. It was a poignant tribute and a very special day, seeing all those dancers from a golden age, hugging each other and reminiscing. It was a gathering of Titans!  I’m sure they are all very sad at Mr Mitchell‘s passing, Suzanne Farrell, as well. 

    Rest in Peace, Mr Mitchell. We will miss you and remember your grace and style, your beautiful smile and your great contributions to ballet and dance. 

    Finlay Resigns, Catazaro and Ramasar Suspended -- Update: Catazaro and Ramasar Fired

    in New York City Ballet

    Posted

    2 hours ago, nanushka said:

    I don't think it's NYCB's responsibility to worry about whether their careers are ruined by this — maybe they are, or maybe they continue elsewhere. I think it's NYCB's responsibility to think about whether they should continue to be employees at NYCB. 

    I agree. I have alot to say about this terrible, appalling mess, but I’m not up to it right now. What I’ll say here is that these are MEN. They’re responsible for the maintenance and respectability of their careers. 

    Of Interest

    in Ballet News & Issues

    Posted

    On 8/5/2018 at 3:30 PM, Kathleen O'Connell said:

    You can scroll through at least some of the images contained in the book on the Eakins Press website here:https://www.eakinspress.com/book.cfm?slug=balanchine-teaching. The book itself can be purchased for $25.00, but you can also by a portfolio of 14 archival photographic prints if you happen to have a spare $2000 lying around. 😉

    Be sure to scroll down to the middle third of the website to access the image gallery. At the bottom of the page there are some links to reviews of Lasalle's book, including one by Joan Acocella for The New Yorker.

    ETA: You can download a PDF of Ballet Review's article on the book here: http://www.balletreview.com/images/Ballet_Review_45-2_Balanchine.pdf It contains reproductions of some of the photos as well as Suki Schorer's accompanying text, although the quality of the photos is not very high.

    Thank you, Kathleen, this is great! 

    On 8/5/2018 at 2:37 PM, KarenAG said:

    This came to my e-mailbox from Google Alerts:

    George Balanchine Subject of Dance Lecture.  I'd love to see Nancy Lasalle's book of photographs, mentioned in this news article.    

    https://www.capenews.net/arts_and_entertainment/george-balanchine-subject-of-dance-lecture/article_6d58dd99-219f-54ad-8bf2-f0bb76838484.html

    Resending with the link properly expressed, thanks to Jack Reed. 😎

    Now it’s a real link!! 💃🏻

    Of Interest

    in Ballet News & Issues

    Posted

    This came to my e-mailbox from Google Alerts:

    George Balanchine Subject of Dance Lecture.  I'd love to see Nancy Lasalle's book of photographs, mentioned in this news article.    

    https://www.capenews.net/arts_and_entertainment/george-balanchine-subject-of-dance-lecture/article_6d58dd99-219f-54ad-8bf2-f0bb76838484.htmld

    Balanchine at City Center

    in Multi- and Cross-Company Events, Festivals, Galas, & Dancer Groups/Solos

    Posted

    Re the City Center BO being closed - that is terrible customer service!! I don’t blame you if you were fit to be tied, rkoretzky. 

    13 hours ago, rkoretzky said:

    Thank you Drew. 😉

    After a few more attempts, I was able to log in successfully and get two sets of tickets. The service fees alone total another ticket. I will make a call to the administrative office next week just to express my displeasure. It won’t change anything but at least I’ll make a point. 

     

    NYCB 2018-2019 Season

    in New York City Ballet

    Posted

    On 6/25/2018 at 12:36 PM, DC Export said:

    All of these are huge production numbers that I can't recall being performed in the past several seasons. (I want to say that Liebeslieder was the most recently performed... somewhere around Fall 2015 when Jennie Somogyi retired?) I make the assumption that without an AD in place, the leadership team doesn't feel equipped to rehearse new folks for the principal/corps roles and stage the production in general? 

    Yes, that is correct regarding last time Liebeslieder was performed by the company. 

    Can you advise me some DVDs of classical repertoire ballets?

    in Ballet Videos, Films, Broadcast Performances, Photos, and Interviews

    Posted

    On 7/9/2018 at 4:14 PM, Mariangela said:

    Thanks to everyone for your answers! They were very helpful for me :) Now I have new questions: First; I have seen on Youtube some videos of Aurelie Dupont in the Sleeping Beauty and I liked much. In your opinion, is it worth to buy the DVD? What do you think of her interpretation of Aurora? Second; do you think is it worth to buy the DVDs box set The Art of Svetlana Zakharova at the Bolshoi? There are 4 DVDs of her performances in Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadère and The Pharaoh's Daughter.  Thanks again :)  

    

 

    I am not a big fan of Zahkarova. 

    A perfectly wonderful DVD of Giselle:  Dutch National Ballet with Anna Tsygankova and Jozef Varga. Also Igone  deJongh as Myrta.  Solo and ensemble dancing of a very high quality. I just love this production and DVD. 

    NYCB 2018 Summer Season

    in New York City Ballet

    Posted · Edited by KarenAG
    to add a statement and correct name spelling

    Here is the Saratogian review of the Gala program. http://www.saratogian.com/article/ST/20180722/NEWS/180729924 .   

    I truly enjoyed The Four Seasons and Other Dances.  It was great to see an unusual Robbins work (The Four Seasons) that was delightful and festive in so many ways, and a bit offbeat. Everyone danced so well and joyously.  Tiler Peck was amazing, as always.  I enjoyed the Verdi score, too.   I haven't seen a lot of Robbins in the past few years.  Of course, I don't get to the NY performances very often. Erica Pereira was replaced by Lauren King and Adrian Danchig-Waring was replaced, but by whom, I cannot remember.  Usually I have a pen in my purse but not this time.  Other Dances was gorgeous and I was happy to have the opportunity to focus on Ashley's and Joaquin's beautiful dancing and study the choreography - I haven't seen it in several years.  Throughout, knowing Tiler dances this role, too, I was envisioning her take on it.  This takes nothing away from Ashley's performance.  I will miss Joaquin.   

    I wasn't very impressed with either of the occasion pieces.  Except that I do believe Tiler Peck can do anything.  Her versatility is breathtaking! Lauren Lovette was adorable as Maria in the WSS number.  Everybody danced their hearts out and that was wonderful.  

    The Gala was fun pre- and post-performance and on the grounds.  In the amphitheater, it seems SPAC suspends a few considerations, including seating people after the performance starts.  And audience members feel more free to talk, text and take pictures, which is very distracting. 

    Oh, and I met Mr. Robert Maiorano. He is often there and was in the line-up at the 50th anniversary dedication to Balanchine and Kirstein on the Walk of Fame, but I didn't know who he was.  Now I do, and he was very friendly and fun to talk with.  I hope I see him again there next year.  

     

    Balanchine at City Center

    in Multi- and Cross-Company Events, Festivals, Galas, & Dancer Groups/Solos

    Posted

    On 6/22/2018 at 3:33 PM, maps said:

    In 1983 that ballet was part of a very special evening at ABT by Baryshnikov, AD.  Balanchine recently passed away. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/03/arts/ballet-abt-opens-with-symphonie.html 

    This is excellent, thank you, maps. It makes me so sad to think of George Balanchine’s death and how it affected America’s and, of course, New York City’s ballet community.  I love Baryshnikov’s tribute. 

    On 6/22/2018 at 3:33 PM, maps said:

    In 1983 that ballet was part of a very special evening at ABT by Baryshnikov, AD.  Balanchine recently passed away. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/03/arts/ballet-abt-opens-with-symphonie.html 

    This is excellent, thank you, maps. It makes me so sad to think of George Balanchine’s death and how it affected America’s and, of course, New York City’s ballet community.  I love Baryshnikov’s tribute. 

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