The Black Swan Pas De Deux is only done correctly, when the dancer does 32 foutees, Which is turning around on the spot 32 times, and it does not matter how shallow or deep the stage is, because the dancer is supposed to remain on the spot....., so Watching whom ever turning in a circle around the stage, is incorrect...Had you seen Oliva Bell perform the Black Swan, then you would have seen the 32 foutees correctly done, as well as the young couple, whom you saw Saturday Matinee...at least she did 32 foutees. The Australian Ballet Company is looking great, and it is wonderful to see the young up and coming dancers given a go, and maybe it is time for some of the long in tooth, hanging up their point shoes.
