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That would be so cool to see.I'm so envious!

I like to sit in the centre column, on the main floor, and about 6 rows back. If you sit too close to the stage, you can't see the dancers' feet. If you sit too far away, yu can't see their face as well.

I am looking for some pictures for my computer. If anyone knows some good websites where I could either save some pictures to my computer, or download to my computer, post a reply with the link. It would be so helpful to me.

Before reading this post, I had no idea about the difference between the Bravo family. Now when I go to a ballet, i can use those words in confidence. This was a great topic by the way.

Before reading this post, I had no idea about the difference between the Bravo family. Now when I go to a ballet, i can use those words in confidence. This was a great topic by the way.

Thanks for the description, I'll have to take a look at some of those other books. gwschloss

I've actully met a lot of dancers, and I have talked to some of them for 30 mins plus! Some dancers really don't have much to say, but others REALLY do. I really enjoyed talking to them. I find that once you have met a dancer, the ones that were friendly to you stick in your mind for a long time, and you never really have anything bad to say about them. gwschloss

What other ballet books do you own? I own Tributes-new york city ballet, the royal ballet, the ballet book, and a couple others. gwschloss

I wish I could have seen it but AI live ibn Canada! Darcey Bussell is one of my favorite dancers! gwschloss

Based in Montreal, there is a modern dance company called LaLaLa Human Steps. I was wondering if anyone had seen the company perform, of have heard anything about the company. I know one of the dancers in the company, and I'm just wonderign how well known the company is. I've never seen the company perform but I hear lots of good things about it. gwschloss

I can't see the rest of nboc's performances because they arent on tour. I live in Alberta. I was out today with my parents in a coupkle of used bookstores. My dad found a book on nboc, called power to rise, and it was 6 bucks, and in almost perfect condition too! Canadian currency. If it was new, it would have been 70-80 dollars! Then we were at another used bookstore. They had the same book, but it was 50 bucks, and in even worse condition! I am so happy that I found that book, and for 6 bucks too! I bought it, and i'm glad! gwschloss

I was lucky enough to catch it. I was on holiday flicking the channels, and I saw some dancing, so I watched it, and it was that special that you are talking about. It was really good. I really enjoyed it. I wish they'd air things like that more often. Did you catch Veronica Tennant's video dance 'TRIO'? gwschloss

But thats not all rich canadians. There are some who give tons of money to more than just one art. There is a couple in my town that gave more money than all the commercial companies to build a orchestral venue. Don't blanket All rich canadians to not giving money. There are some. gwschloss

I have found that ballet's have gotten bad reviews and then I went and loved it. I don't really care about the review as long as I liked it. But a successful ballet in my opinion is one that has a lot of people that liked it. Or one that ticket sales are great! Just going back to reviewers, I once read a review for a Midsummer Night's Dream, the ballet, and the reviewer said something like this: The storyline of this ballet is stupid. It circles around a man who turns into a donkey that falls in love! Yeah, like that would ever happen. When I read that, I burst out laughing. If you are going to criticise a ballet, careful how you do it. This reviewer wasn't critisizing the ballet, he was critizing Shakespeare's play!!! ;) gwschloss

I chose personality because that is the ting that attracts my eye the most. All dancers have a high level of technique, they wouldn't get into a company if they didn't. But the ones who make it big are the one's that just have a presence about them. They make you feel. gwschloss

I chose personality because that is the ting that attracts my eye the most. All dancers have a high level of technique, they wouldn't get into a company if they didn't. But the ones who make it big are the one's that just have a presence about them. They make you feel. gwschloss

Wow. I didn't think that the poll would be 50/50 (that's what it was when i typed this). I voted that I would like to see a talented young dancer do their first big role because they have never done it before. There is a certain spark there. Plus, there's only one time to see a debut principle, you can see established princiles over and over again. gwschloss

Wow. I didn't think that the poll would be 50/50 (that's what it was when i typed this). I voted that I would like to see a talented young dancer do their first big role because they have never done it before. There is a certain spark there. Plus, there's only one time to see a debut principle, you can see established princiles over and over again. gwschloss

I subscribe to Alberta Ballet in Canada. It is becoming a really good company. I love going to the balet, and seeing the new dancers coming out, and also seeing world premieres, from budding new choreographers as well as known and established choreographers. gwschloss

I'm from Canada, and I've seen the Alberta Ballet during the time that Mr. Nissinen was artistic director. WOW! I saw a world premiere of one of Jorma Elo's pieces, and it was so good. He has a very distinct style. I saw a piece called L'Apres-Midi d'un faune/Le spectre de la rose. The first thing you noticed was the lighting. The wings were pulled up, and you could actually see the bars and towers of lights. It was a modern piece, and was one of the best and most memorable pieces I've ever seen. Boy is Boston in for a treat! gwschloss

I also went to Romeo and Juliet. It was so good. The company went on tour across the country, and where I live was included in the tour. It was the professional debut in a principle role for the people who danced Romeo and Juliet, but I wouldn't have known if I hadn't been told. The choreography was good and the Juliet was SOOOOO good. Her extentions were just gorgious. gwschloss

I've trained at NBS. I found that they took certain aspects of many different styles, and put them together to make their own style. It's supposedly better for the body and the overall health of the body. gwschloss

I have personally met Mr. Nissinen. He is a very nice man, and he's very knowledgeable. He danced as a principle dancer with San Francisco for a while. I think Boston will benefit from having Mr.Nissinen as the director. gwschloss