dirac Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Liam Scarlett is dead at age 35. Quote Mr. Scarlett’s command of the ballet vocabulary, together with his fresh, idiosyncratic use of gesture and partnering, made his work intensely appealing to ballet company directors in search of new pieces that fit a conventionally classical mold. Associated Press. Quote Scarlett was suspended by the Royal Ballet in 2019 after former students made allegations of sexual misconduct. The company said in March 2020 that an investigation had found “there were no matters to pursue,” but it terminated its relationship with Scarlett and canceled planned productions of his work. The Sunday Times Quote Yesterday Scarlett’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic, untimely death of our beloved Liam. At this difficult time for all of our family, we would ask that you respect our privacy.” The Times Quote A British choreographer has been found dead shortly after Denmark’s national theatre cancelled a run of his shows over allegations of “unacceptable behaviour”. The Daily Mail Quote His death comes a day after all performances of his production of Frankenstein were axed by the Royal Danish Theatre after allegations of misconduct between 2018 and 2019 were made by several members of the Royal Danish Theatre's staff. Link to comment
dirac Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Gavin Larsen publishes a book, "Being a Ballerina." Quote Portland arts fans with long memories will remember Gavin Larsen, a principal dancer at Oregon Ballet Theatre for seven seasons in the 2000s. Known for her musicality, precision and grace, she became closely associated with a number of roles, including several classics by legendary choreographer George Balanchine. Link to comment
dirac Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 A review of San Francisco Ballet in "Jewels" by Rita Felciano for danceviewtimes. Quote In the first solo, refined, yet with a sense of exuberant energy about her, Misa Kuragava might even have offered flirtatious arms to an invisible suitor. The regal Sasha Mikhamedov had already impressed with Hippolyta’s speed and floating jetés in Balanchine’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. In her solo her long neck and beautiful épaulés enveloped her with a sense of mystery. Even partnered by a solicitous Aaron Robison, she sent her focus way beyond the stage. Her arm resting lightly on his spoke of distance. Their duet is supposed to convey sadness; I didn’t see it. Link to comment
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