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New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
What's with the finger pointing in the courage fairy choreo? Why?? It's distracting. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Fairchild's fish dives looked awkward in this same way- I wasn't sure if I was just nitpicking because she did it the same way both times. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
My impression from the mime scenes was that she was helping him because he wasn't very intelligent. "I have to do what?" "Find the princess" "But there are thorns" "You have a sword" "Oh is that what this is?" -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Megan Fairchild is a 39 year old mother of 3 and pulled off playing an innocent sweet 16 year old. I loved every minute of her stage. Highlight for me were Emma Von Enck & Harrison Cole in the cat pas. I wanted it to last so much longer. Their technique & chemistry was off the charts. I was not enthralled by the "Jewels" in the Wedding, except fot Megan LeCrone playing Diamond. I just really enjoyed it, can't put my finger on why. I hate Peter Martin's choreography for the fairy's. Dance after dance I wondered why I wasn't enjoying these dancers- and then I realized it's the choreography. However - Mira Nadon's role being much larger as the Lilac Fairy, thoroughly enjoyed. I know she's tall, but I think she could pull off Aurora. She has beautiful, expressive stage presence. Joseph Gordon's technique was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed his solos. The jesters need to work on timing & spacing . Had the same issue with the men's sections in Copeland Episodes. If timing is off it ruins the energy of the group. I could tell Maria K. Was thoroughly enjoying her evil role. Loved it. Overall an enjoyable performance, looking forward to comparing with Woodward. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
I have no idea why my post just quoted and double posted and I don't know how to delete oops. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
I was at the performance last night and there was an SAB student performing a corp role who is not yet an apprentice. You will see the +++ indicated next to her name, Maya Milic. The advanced SAB students performing the roles that "require hardly any technique" are fully capable of dancing at a high level should there suddenly be a large group out of the corp due to Covid or injury. I watched Maya Milic & her peers at the female choreography night & Jonathan Stafford was in attendance. The relationship between SAB & NYCB is knit tight. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Yes, I don't think choreographers are too keen on casting dancers that label them as their psychological abuser. Edit: assuming he does do casting. I don't know how that works. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Hi- thank you for the recommendations to see Fairchild, I have tickets for the opening on Wednesday. Bookended with the final SL with Woodward. Can't wait! Another question - I have this point only been seated in 2nd/3rd/4th ring. I've never done the partial views or orchestra. I plan on many more performances in the future. Where are your favorite Koch theater seats and why? -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
The future is bright with the talent I saw at SAB last night during their female choreography night. And I might note since height is being discussed- they continue to train dancers of various heights. I've always liked that about NYCB. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Thanks, I was leaning towards her after seeing her in Copeland Episodes. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
I'm seeing Woodward but I have the opportunity to pick from the following for a second performance: Lafreniere, Fairchild, Peck. Who would you go for? -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Has anyone attended the SAB choreographic events? Looking forward to the evening of female choreography event on Wednesday. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Copeland Episodes: Justin Peck had some weird dance dreams and put it on the stage and I'm here for it. Choices were made. Some strange ones, but made with confidence. I loved it. Joking aside (but I did love it): putting that many male dancers on the stage comes with pitfalls. I've never seen so many male dancers for that length of time; I felt like they lacked chemistry. Timing could have been much improved and for that reason I found those sections a bit distracting. I wasn't sure if they were supposed to be in unison or not. I think I also just didn't love the choreography for them. I'm not sure if T.Peck typically has better extensions, or if I'm just comparing directly after seeing Nadon's gorgeous long lines. I believe tonight may have been sold out, the energy in the audience was wonderful. I had to add- Megan Fairchild was delightful, I could watch her all day. The yellow was also so flattering on her. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Good to hear! -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Funny, I would have preferred 2nd or 3rd, all that was available (for $38) was 4th ring. I'm going to Copeland Episodes and then SB later in February. Hoping the top view is ok for these shows, I've never actually sat in 4th. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Ballet has pointe work (unique to this art) which always fascinates the general public. I don't know why they don't hone in on this in their marketing; it's the type of thing that gets shared on social media. A general artsy-modern video like the one being referenced, is not interesresting at all and will not be shared, because there's nothing unique about it. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
Ok, so I'll come dehydrated; that's the only way I'm making it for 80mins. -
New York City Ballet 2022-2023 season
Balletwannabe replied to California's topic in New York City Ballet
A principal female? I remember one arguing with him on Facebook. -
Gilbert Bolden's voice in the background 🤣. Love it. Ashley Bouder updated that she's still dealing with her foot injury. I think this is good timing to avoid any and all drama surrounding her as Aurora. I don't mean I'm happy she's injured, but if it was going to happen, now's a good time to avoid a lot of stress for all parties involved.
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I've seen Phelan as SPF & Indiana Woodward as Dewdrop (not an NYCB performance). They are very different dancers and I think they are suited to those; Dewdrop requires a different energy and I think Woodward nails it.
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The most recent one was... interesting. Women kill themselves for the few coveted soloist roles... let's not make them also compete with men who typically all end up with an abundant repertoire of soloist roles? Alas, I digress. I know it's just a fun little thing, but NYCB officially posted it...so ..noted: nothing in the future will surprise me.
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Waterbury Case and Repercussions Discussion Cont'd
Balletwannabe replied to FayBallet's topic in Ballet News & Issues
A quick search reveals that there was no consent. "In response, Ramasar allegedly sent a naked picture of his girlfriend Alexa Maxwell, who is also a dancer, to the other two men without her consent" "Maxwell called his text messages a “misstep in judgment.” She said he had apologized to her multiple times, and that she had already forgiven him." -
Waterbury Case and Repercussions Discussion Cont'd
Balletwannabe replied to FayBallet's topic in Ballet News & Issues
I'm sure you're right - so it's only gotten worse, it seems. -
Waterbury Case and Repercussions Discussion Cont'd
Balletwannabe replied to FayBallet's topic in Ballet News & Issues
I'm referring to cancel culture as a new phenomenon, where instead of a proper (private) review process of behavior that might end in a firing, the public has become the judge & jury and companies unfortunately let them decide more often than not. I think it's awful, but as I said, it's not going anywhere. -
Waterbury Case and Repercussions Discussion Cont'd
Balletwannabe replied to FayBallet's topic in Ballet News & Issues
This isn't true in any job, anywhere. If something becomes public that's considered offensive or unsavory, you can/will be fired. Most people sign a contract that includes a morality clause. "Cancel culture" isn't going anywhere. This wasn't a shocking story, we see these types of stories every day in the news. Your second point that they're not *responsible* (legally), 100% true.