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dirac

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  1. I gathered from the book that to some extent Ashley's promotion was slow because she was a slow(er) developer. I think she also mentioned that as she was rising her rival Colleen Neary was struggling, and Balanchine may have delayed her promotion so as not to demoralize Neary until he was certain Neary wasn't going to bounce back. He did tell Ashley initially that it was Mazzo's role, but soon after Mazzo was out again and Ashley was cast, and thereafter they shared the ballet. (Not disagreeing with your general points, I should note.) And of course when he was ready to show you the door he didn't hesitate to take roles away. For Violette Verdy the last straw was when he gave "Emeralds" to Christine Redpath, explaining that Redpath didn't have enough to dance.....
  2. Thank you for telling us your reaction, abatt. Peck directed this as well, didn't he? How did you (both) feel about the staging?
  3. It was, and I did not much care for the movie. Gosling looks great in pink glitter. I actually preferred that to his red carpet outfit. I think Stone was surprised too, although by the time of the ceremony she was a front runner along with Gladstone. Stone was deserving, but Gladstone was too, and Stone won for La La Land not too long ago. Also I suspect that this was Gladstone's only shot at the top prize while Stone will have many such opportunities in future. The Best Actress category was unusually competitive this year.
  4. Talk about the awards, the show, and the red (if it's red this year) carpet, here, if you wish.
  5. dirac

    Sunday, March 10

    The Fiji Times looks back at the Royal New Zealand Ballet's visit in 1980, a first for both countries.
  6. dirac

    Saturday, March 9

    Ballet Victoria presents "Dracula."
  7. dirac

    Friday, March 8

    A review of NYCB by Marianka Swain in The Daily Telegraph.
  8. dirac

    Sunday, March 10

    A review of Northern Ballet by Lyndsey Winship in The Observer.
  9. dirac

    Saturday, March 9

    Smuin Ballet holds its annual gala.
  10. dirac

    Sunday, March 10

    City Ballet of San Diego presents a new program.
  11. dirac

    Thursday, March 7

    Orlando Ballet seeks a new executive director.
  12. dirac

    Sunday, March 10

    Portland Ballet presents "New Works."
  13. dirac

    Thursday, March 7

    A review of the National Ballet of Canada by Michael Crabb in The Toronto Star.
  14. dirac

    Sunday, March 10

    BalletMet announces its 2024-25 season.
  15. A nice article with Graham Fletcher, who as Miss Piggy danced with Rudolf Nureyev on The Muppet Show by Alexander Simpkins for Bachtrack. In addition to "Swine Lake," (the link is included in the article), Nureyev and Miss Piggy sang "Baby, It's Cold Outside" in a sauna bath.
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    Saturday, March 9

    A review of New York City Ballet by Leigh Witchel for dancelog.nyc.
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    Friday, March 8

    An appraisal of New York City Ballet's winter season by Gia Kourlas in The New York Times.
  18. dirac

    Saturday, March 9

    Evelyn Hart coaches the dancers of Mission Ballet Centre.
  19. dirac

    Thursday, March 7

    A preview of The Seattle Project's new program.
  20. dirac

    Saturday, March 9

    A review of New York City Ballet in London by Alastair Macaulay for Slipped Disc.
  21. dirac

    Friday, March 8

    Reviews of New York City Ballet's London program. The Guardian The Independent The Times
  22. dirac

    Saturday, March 9

    Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are phfft. Related.
  23. dirac

    Friday, March 8

    Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied call it a day after 11 years of marriage.
  24. dirac

    Thursday, March 7

    An interview with David McAllister in Tatler.
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