SABRA

Thank you so much for the very useful information. My next question is, did anyone out there tape that broadcast with SERENADE and WESTERN SYMPHONY? Since it is not commercially available, could anyone send me a copy? I will be happy to reciprocate if I have anything someone else would like. You can email me at (mmballet@juno.com) to work out particulars. Many thanks again, Melba

Does anyone have knowledge of this set of 5 tapes? Is Serenade on it?What is your opinion of it in general? Many thanks, Sabra

The list and information is a big help, Victoria. Thanks so much. Sorry about the caps-my 63 year old eyes have been having some problems-easier to read what I am writing! Interesting that it comes across like shouting- sorry if I hurt your ears !! Again, thanks. Melba

HELLO EVERYONE-I MUST APOLOGIZE-I WAS GIVEN THE FORMULA FOR PUTTING ACCENT MARKS ON BALLET TERMS-(FOUETTE, RELEVE, ETC.) AND MY"CHEAT SHEET" HAS DISAPPEARED. COULD I PLEASE HAVE IT AGAIN? WHEN I WAS PRACICING IT, I USED TO GET AN ADDITIONAL E WITH THE ACCENT NEXT TO THE ONE WITHOUT, SO I WOULD HAVE TO STRIKE OUT AND BACKSPACE. HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. MANY THANKS, MELBA

Did anyone see the NY International Ballet Competition this year. I did not but am hoping to get back next summer. Would be interested in any opinions.

Gloria Govrin-what an experience to watch her as Profane Love and feel the temperature rise when she danced Arabian-all those daddies that were dragged to Nutcracker were suddenly mesmerized !! I can still see her flying across the stage in Stars and Stripes. In spite of Balanchine being given the somewhat dubious credit of liking only long thin dancers, he was far wiser than that and recognised and found ways to use extraordinary talent,regardless of physicality. What a loss if he had not found ways to use her. Many artistic directors today would take one look at her junoesque stature (6'4 on pointe, I heard once) and say fuhgedaboudit!! I am eternally grateful to Mr. B. for the privilege of seeing her dance.