fandeballet Posted April 11, 2006 Posted April 11, 2006 During the run of ABT's Swan Lake in 2005 at the Met, Carlos Acosta did a jump into the lake that left me breathless, with jaw dropped and my central nervous system in shock, trying to process what I just saw. While most times the dancer takes a careful step off into oblivion, Acosta did something astounding. If you ever saw those ABC Sports shows that showed divers jumping off the cliffs in Acapulco, Mexico, you'll know what I mean!!!! When he jumped off, his form was a perfect SWAN dive, but in the dramatic scope of defiance to Von Rothebart. Has my reaction to this particular moment, help spark a moment in ballat that has totally left you speechless, awestruck or even a little numb????????
atm711 Posted April 12, 2006 Posted April 12, 2006 My moment is in the Alonso/Youskevitch 'Giselle'. In Act II as Giselle throws the lillies over her head, Youskevitch invariably caught them in mid-air during a grand jete. I wince every time I see the latter day Albrecht's bending down to scoop the lillies off the floor.....
carbro Posted April 12, 2006 Posted April 12, 2006 Oh, my goodness, atm! What a moment that must have been! It sounds like the perfect example of bravura virtuosity in the service of eloquence, instead of for its own sake.
cubanmiamiboy Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 My moment is in the Alonso/Youskevitch 'Giselle'. In Act II as Giselle throws the lillies over her head, Youskevitch invariably caught them in mid-air during a grand jete. I wince every time I see the latter day Albrecht's bending down to scoop the lillies off the floor..... Wow.. .is it on DVD?
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