Balletwannabe

Another interview about her body (part 1) https://youtu.be/KIZhwPvtQj4

From an interview 7 years ago: "When I was 12, they discovered that I had scoliosis. I wore a brace for about five years. I only took it off to dance and to bathe. Dancing was my release. I became aware of my weaknesses and of my strengths both physically and emotionally. I was well into my professional career when I was first criticized for being too thin, too angular and crooked. It was a shock after I had reached that pinnacle. I have a body where, if I drop a few pounds, it shows a lot. I wasn't trying to lose weight, but when you work hard during the season, you do. I felt defenseless. Even now, it can still feel harsh when a critic remarks on my “physicality" as a flaw in my dancing, because of all the effort I put into my body. It's my own personal house of cards, a serious work of art that I've spent decades building. It's truly not something I could or would ever change. Although a negative criticism will certainly sting, I don't dwell on it. I try to remind myself that nobody has a perfect body and no dancer is a perfect dancer. True beauty lies within each of us to create for ourselves the best we can with what we have been given."

Well, I'm comparing her muscles to myself ;) Pretty impressive to me! Her arms and abs specifically. I've been skinny shamed my whole life, despite being healthy. I've been called "bag of bones". So, I feel for Wendy when the public calls pictures of her body "horrible".

I don't think she should be ashamed of her body any more than an obese woman should be ashamed. She's insanely muscular. I think she's beautiful.

I don't think she's trying to send a message. Other than she's happy with her body. Good for her.

http://observer.com/2018/02/nyc-ballet-pulls-off-winter-season-but-what-next-without-peter-martins/

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The old classics aren't old to those who have never experienced them. I just discovered ballet a few years ago and fell in love. I don't need new flashy works. It's going to take me a lifetime to see all of the "old" works. It saddens me that dance is not taught in public school as part of the arts. If people only knew how beautiful ballet is... shows would sell out like Broadway shows.

I wonder if she would be happier as an artist if she had started in a Corp and gained the experience of working as just one of the group. I'm not judging her character when I say this, but I don't think she knows how to not be in the spotlight. Constant change and new opportunities is what she clearly craves. Thanks for sharing.

Alleged misconduct. Although I'm not quite sure what we're even discussing anymore. The annonymous claims? Or the whole organizations (alleged) guilt by association?

2500 kids auditioned for SAB this year. I don't think they're having any problem moving on.

I didn't say I didn't want an investigation; but there's zero evidence to suggest that kids are somehow in danger.

I'm only one parent and this is only my personal opinion, but I think it's enough that Martins is gone. My daughter auditioned at SAB this year and I wouldn't think twice about sending her. I would however be concerned if he were still there. Other parents may feel differently.

I guess art is indeed subjective because I loved Cortege Hongrois and thought it went by quickly; so entertaining! Loved everything this afternoon. My only critique is I felt like there was a lack of chemistry between Finley and the muses. Though individually they were lovely. I had high hopes seeing Maria K. for the first time and I was not disappointed.

I'm enjoying all of these reviews! Will be going to today's matinee, looking forward to it even more now.

Kirkland and Tallchief.

Thank you, that's quite detailed! I hadn't seen that page before.

Does anyone know how much apprentices get paid?

Ok, now I'm confused. I'm not sure I understand what you're disagreeing with. Could you clarify? If she had stated "in my opinion..." I wouldn't have said a word.

"You are siding with an abuser" is an opinion, not a fact. That's all I'm saying. I'm not trying to discredit her feelings/experiences.

I find Sohpie Flacks comments to be misguided. Telling other dancers what their social media posts mean?? You can tell them how it makes YOU feel, but that's about it. "I'm not here to invalidate your feelings" followed by... "by posting on social media your sadness for Peter's downfall, you are siding with an abuser"

Thank you! I can't seem to navigate their website very well.

I've also been trying to find casting for January on their website.

Yes I suppose that's possible; I hadn't considered that.