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I recently mentioned this title to a very good friend, and the fact that it was out of my current book-costing range, with the happy result of getting it as a gift. Will try to do my best with my semi forgotten french reading skills as soon as I get a chance. Joseph and vielong, I hope this two links can be helpful. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...sa%3DN%26um%3D1 http://highvalleybooks.com/store/show/653-...e-Pour-la-Danse

For all the men out there who day by day spread the much needed paternal love ... THANK YOU, DADS!!! http://www.playbillarts.com/images/photos/abtproko460.jpg

I had never seen Zorina on video. I just came across this clip and found it interesting. Hope you'll like it. Enjoy it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiro_d2Yr14...feature=related

Part and Bolle. Wow. Has it been a more physicaly perfect couple in the whole history of ballet...? I mean, they just look like runway models !

Thanks for linking the two threads, bart.. . I was actually looking to post some footage of Virelles dancing in Scotch Symphony, Ballo de la Regina and Apollo, but then I thought that it would not be a good idea, because of the Powers That Be... Meanwhile, here's an article in which Virelles talks about his experience dancing those ballets. (Attention to note: I'm posting the Google translation version of it, and, as usual, it's a little grammatically "challenged" ) Enjoy! http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...5US326%26sa%3DX Also, here's a set of picst taken during the performance of William Dollar's "Le Combat". Virelles danced it with Veronica Corveas. http://jgimage.smugmug.com/gallery/352853_...#14061254_siYNo

For those who were interested in Virelles-(a Soloist from Cuban National Ballet)-from the Lichine's "Graduation Ball" thread, here are some clips of him. Enjoy! In “Symphony” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qiglQNyTqc In “La fille Mal Gardee” In Genzano’s Flower Festival In Swan Lake-(Black Swan PDD) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBfGXJpUWzw...feature=related In “Chopiniana” In “Concert in Black and White” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgZf6XxaS8k

I also wish Miss Long the best luck in Amsterdam. I spoke to her after her last appearance with the CCBM, and she gave me the news, but because it was not "official", i didn't mention it here. I certainly will miss her a lot. Her last performance in Miami was as Satanella, and she was very lovely, as usual. I found myself following her appearances with more excitement than any other dancer here, even at MCB, and this is, for sure, a big loss of the cuban company. Oh, and by the way, she is "petite" in the sense that she is very fragile looking, but as per height, she towers me-(in her heels), and i'm 5.10" . Buena suerte, Jordan!!!

Re: Alejandro Virelles. He is still a soloist, which means that he needs to escalate three more positions before being in the top-(from Soloist to First Soloist, from First Soloist to Principal Dancer and from there to Primer Bailarin). I'm sure he'll do it.

He is impressive. Yeah, right...?

Oh, my choice would not be a secret, as I actually agree with all three statements-(which makes me unavailable to vote I guess). As a family member of an amputee myself-(an aunt), I really this two, who despite all odds, are there, actively fighting to show their physical and psychological strength-(something hard to conquer once a limb is missing). I feel the same with the sports. They certainly have all my admiration, and if it can be inspirational for at least ONE other amputee, well...that is wonderful. Then, with option number two I do agree too, and they probably know it...we feel pity and there's nothing wrong with that. The music and the choreography is bad, but Tharp's "Nightspot" was worse, and it wasn't inspirational at all. Option # 3 resumes in black and white the essence of the whole thing, and I'm very happy to had it included.(Thanks, Patrick!). So there you go, the % wouldn't change with my vote. Still, it is very interesting how the majority had voted for # 2-(7 votes)-vs. only two votes on # 1 . On youtube among the thousand voters, only a couple would go for the "compassion" notion vs. artistry, and they have been severely attacked. So I guess BT is really a very "Sui-generis" group, ah...?

I can't...it says that I voted already...

No yet. He's a soloist.

I have this couple of clips saved in my favorites, as they are one of the first videos of Alejandro Virelles, a star in the making of the Cuban National Ballet. Here he was still in the school. He dances the drummer boy in the Cuban production of Lichine's "Graduation Ball"-(another ballet I miss a lot from my Havana days... ) Enjoy!

Ok, Patrick, so I will create a third option using-with your permission-your quote. I find your point very valuable.

I just saw this clip on Youtube. It speaks for itself. After 5,594,708 views and 2815 responses, it's still generating controversy among viewers. The poll is for you to be the judge. I used two posts as options 1 and 2. I would like to know if BT'rs generate some responses-(although it would be great, it is not required...I'm more interested in the poll results)

This remind me how often do I get the question by my coworkers when they see me getting ready after work to go to the ballet: "But are you going to see THE SAME "show"...?!-(oh, how do I hate that "show" thing... ) the answer being..."Well, yeah!!, for which is not the same one...is a different day with different dancers...duh!! and then the usual reaction...

I can't access the site...it doesn't recognize my screenname-(never been there before, so maybe I have to register separately...?).