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Mimsyb, I bet you meant Hallberg and Gomes (instead of Gorak) have "performed" these roles. Indeed, in the Murphy/Corella dvd of Swan Lake you can see Gomes in the background. Fun to look for dancers in the corps that went on to move through the ranks.

I saw this post too and must say I am so impressed with these dancers! There was no indication (for me) that the company was dancing under emergency conditions. In fact I marveled at how they manage not to run into one another in the final waltz. Breathtaking and beautiful! I'm not always a fan of Megan F but I thought she just sparkled in her part with Huxley.

Agree, with Abatt about Tiler in Ballo and all the soloists were stunning. Adrian did stand out in Kammermusik, in fact to me he seemed the only one with the precise, clear movements that save steps like these from looking like a bunch of flailing arms.

I think Misty looked stunning! Best gown I've seen her in - some gowns can overpower a shorter woman. Did not like the very dark lips on many of the young women. But what do I know

Pherank, I can't help with your question but I do have a vague memory of seeing this movie as an almost teen. It llooks like Mickey Callan as the shorter male dancer in the rumble. I always thought he was cute in the various movies he was in during the 60s and was surprised to learn later that he started out as a dancer. At first I thought the tall male dancer looked like Tucker Smith (Ice in West Side Story) but I don't think I'm right about that one.

I'm glad the unfortunate illustrations from the 2015/16 brochure are gone!!

That's quite a jump for Sterling Baca! I thought he had a lot of promise for advancement at ABT but as has been noted, it would have taken him much longer. And I see that his girlfriend (according to his public Instagram feed) Nayara Lopes is joining as a corps member, moving from Dance Theatre of Harlem. Good luck to them both!

I wonder if Drew Jacoby is going to continue dancing with this company. I think of her as more of a freelance dancer but maybe she's found a home with the Royal Ballet.

YouOverThere, I wondered over in the Julie Kent/Washington Ballet thread if she might consider hiring Kathryn. Seemsto me that it would be a good fit. Thanks for posting about the evening. Can you tell us a little more about the pieces she performed?

I heard this too, Abatt from a woman I take pilates with. Her son dates a free lance dancer who was in the DC production and was part of the workshop. I wondered if Tiler Peck would be involved again. Selfishly I think that will mean time away from NYCB and just when we got Robbie Fairchild back. Is it too much to hope that Ashley Bouder would be back from maternity leave before Tiler would need to take time off?

If she's looking to expand the company I wonder if Julie Kent would consider hiring Kathryn Morgan for the Washington Ballet. Kathryn has been busy with her Ballet in the City programs the latest of which is at the Kennedy Center March 29/30. This might be a good indicator of her current stamina and being in a smaller company than NYCB might be a good fit. However, what with her youtube presence and various other activities perhaps Ms Morgan is no longer interested in joining a company.

Natalia, I don't know which makes me sadder, "guest artist" or "on leave". In either case, I hope that the last time I saw him dance wasn't the final time. On the other hand I think this is the better way to handle his absence rather than hoping for tbds or as in the past, casting him only to have that change.

Mark Rylance is one of my favorites too! Next week I'm seeing him a play called Nice Fish at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn - can't wait!

Leanne Cope is also departing mid-March so if you especially want to see her with Robbie now is the time.

Beautiful! Giselle came out of the blue last year so..... (not to wish anyone is injured).

I must say my read of this interview shows good ideas on Millepied's part. Maybe POB with it's entrenched history wasn't the place to implement those ideas. However, most of what he has stated should not have been for public consumption.

Aren't Sebastien Marcovici and possibly Janie Taylor too, employed at the POB as coaches? If so, I guess they'll be going back to LA Dance Project or was it the Colburn Academy with Jenifer Ringer?

Lendorf's IG account states that he's just now back to ballet class.

The Flames of Temperments After the Rain!

I'm so sad about this. I won't be able to watch Love Actually without becoming misty. I always meant to see him on stage. He and Bowie, so young to have left us.

If Flesh and Bone wasn't your cup of tea, like me, try Mozart in the Jungle (2 seasons streamed on Amazon). It's a comedy so inherently lighter than F&B, set in the world of classical music. Filmed on location in NYC with lots of wonderful guest stars (including the always wonderful Debra Monk) and Gael Garcia Bernal as the maestro ala Gustavo Dudamel. And Bernadette Peters for a cherry on the top. Sweet and charming!

So interesting, Christian! It's a day late but I hope you had a lovely Three Kings Day!

Scandalous!

I completely agree, volcanohunter. These extensions distort any semblance of line or purity. It's the reason I'm not a fan of contemporary dance, which to me is more like acrobatics. And to see these tricks added to classical canon thoroughly annoys me.

This doesn't answer the original question, but a book still on my shelf is one I read as a child and treasure: "A Dream of Sadler's Wells" by Lorna Hill (1955).

Totally agree, canbelto and vipa!