Olivier

I just want to chime in quickly and shortly in defense of Alexei... I am so excited for him. He loves Russia, and he has tremendous respect and affection for classical ballet and dancers. His passion has no limits and I know that he values artistry before tricks. His choreography I believe is fantastic, full of humour and unexpected. He is a wonderful generous human being, and that is what is the most important for a Director I believe ! Good luck Alexei...

It is the Petipa choreographed version of the original Perrot from 1844.

FYI, Alla Shcherbinina who plays the Little humpbacked horse on the tape became Alla Savchenko and was Ballet Mistress with the RWB.

Can you explain what you mean please ?

That would be awesome... I saw POB perform the work about 3 years ago... Absolutely phenomenal...

Thanks for the info rg... Did you record it ? Or would anyone have a copy ?

Does anyone have a tape of Pina Baush's Rite of Spring ?

Where can I find that Thread with Victoria's quote ?

Does anyone have a tape of Pina Bausch's Rite of Spring ?

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet just finished filming a Dracula this past month. The choreography is by Mark Godden, and the music is by Mahler... It is a film version, not a live performance of it, and I don't know when it will be aired and where. It is a Canadian production, and it might take another few month of post-production. [ 09-25-2001: Message edited by: Olivier ]

ABT was in Kansas City, and have about 30 hours by bus to San Diego. Sorry for not mentionning Kansas City in my earlier post !

ABT is bussing to San Diego (about 30 hours). The dancers waived their overtime !

Our thoughts are with all of you on the East coast... I am so stunned...still can't believe it...shocked...! PNB closed for the day for security reason (Seattle Center grounds with Space Needle)... Glad to hear that most of you are fine... How can something like this happen ?

Thank you DDianne for this wonderful insight... You are truly an inspiration and we are fortunate to have you around on this board !

Great humour guys !!! Unfortunately, I think Hollywood is probably auditioning a Monica right now ! I don't think Gelsey would even make the list of Hollywood's future projects...too bad ! But : "Go...Vanessa !!!"