VladPereira

Rest in Peace

They "BOO" him??? Wow, Shocking to me to hear that... Thanks for sharing your storie.

Haha I am so sorry, Alison... I just got really excited with this awesome forum... XO

I am from a very poor and small village in Brazil. Growing up in a place like that is not easy or nice... Of course Ballet of something that I never saw until one day, on TV, they randomly showed a clip with about 1 minute of the Swan Lake Pas de deux with Margot Fontain and Rudolf Nureyev... I remember looking at my mom's face, who was sitting beside me also watching the tv, and asking: "Can I do that'? My mom very shocked said: "This is Ballet, do you want to dance Ballet?" And not knowing much about it I just said yes... Unfortunately, we would never be able to afford classes, so within few days all was forgotten. Until when I was 12 years old and got a Full Scholarship to study in the most prestigious Ballet Schools of my neighboring city. And a detail a always love mentioning: My first ballet with that school was SWAN LAKE... It was very emotional for my mom and me.

I have to admit that I ALWAYS go to the stage door, prior and after shows... One of the many advantages of being in the industry is to know a lot of other dancers in many different companies... But please don't judge... lol I usually always have a friend or someone I know and want to see and talk to. I only approach the big Stars if we have worked together and I feel they are familiar with my face, or if the conditions are ideal for a quick hello and a picture.

So jealous of all the Senior Ballet Lovers here who have had the honour to watch Mr. Nureyev live. He was one of my idols when I was studying ballet. Such an inspiration! A true artist!

Ballet is evolving, and very quickly. The competition among young dancers are tremendous raising the technique of dancers around the World. Nowadays to succeed in the Ballet World, young students and companies aspirants must submit themselves to rigorous training with discipline and passion. Often, Ballet dancers are compared to athletes, bringing the question: "Is Ballet a sport now'? My answer is a big NO! Ballet is much more than bodies, training, movements, costumes and sets... Ballet is an art. The art of telling audiences amazing stories of enchanted lands and magic creatures, love, adventures and everything the human mind is capable of creating.