Lisa O`Brien

I'm guessing most of you on here already know of him. It's not his real name. Can't remember what his real name is now. His You Tube account in his real name was suspended as he had uploaded too many videos a few years ago. I look in on his videos every so often and they are absolute gems. Anyone and everyone famous in the Ballet world, captured on film. My absolute favourites are his films of Pavlova. Aside from Ballet he has uploaded footage of La Goulue ; real name Louise Webber, dancing in later years. Also footage of Claude Monet, filmed painting at home and Edgar Degas walking down the street. His videos, even the tiny snippets that only last a few seconds, are just glorious. Thank goodness we have someone like him to allow us all to see these remarkable pieces of history. I would urge you to check out his wealth of videos for yourself. ( I'm not related to him or being paid to promote his channel or anything, BTW.. Just an avid fan) !!

Many congratulations to you. As others have said, just go for it !!

RIP. Beautiful voice, as Anna said.

Crikey Pictures. That's a bit annoying, isn't it ??

I suppose the reality is that it IS unfair, and that's life. Those with more money and opportunities will be determined to "make it" at the expense of someone else. I guess many children and parents probably feel they will do absolutely whatever it takes to be given an advantage. The same with academics, I guess.

Apologies if this is on here already. Just saw it on Facebook. Musical Theatre classes with Louie and other professionals. Masterclasses are all over the country. It says from Intermediate level onwards. More info at https://louiespencemasterclass.com.

Maybe it was just Upper School students doing this then. I know somebody on here said nearly all the serious ballet students took additional classes outside of their vocational school, and that because some did it others felt they ought to do it too, to keep up.

Didn't I read on this forum a while back that nearly all FT Vocational students also take additional Associates/Private lessons on the quiet as well as their main schooling ,even though they are technically not allowed to, and the school where pupils did this the most was students at White Lodge?

This must have been the year I saw it too. LFB at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. My French teacher bought tickets for us both as she knew I danced. Interestingly, she had no idea until I told her during the interval of the origins of Ballet and didn't even know the steps were in French ! Sadly have no idea who was dancing that night. A few years later my mum threw out all my old Ballet programmes ( along with my Ballet books, dolls, teddy bears and practically everything else I had from my childhood). Parents, eh? Who'd have them?!

I am so sorry for your loss, Sim. Rip Kevin. x

Shocked this morning at the news of the death of Keith Flint. I saw them when they supported Oasis at Slane Castle. Keith's mum was standing at the side of the stage, watching, alongside Peggy Gallagher. Being an Oasis fanatic, I have to say they blew Oasis off the stage that night. Absolutely unbelievable and electric performance. The two band's members were very close friends and the former Oasis circle must be devastated by this news. He was only 49 OMG. RIP.

I thought you had posted this because she had died. I always liked her as Speaker.

If your shin splints are mostly gone, why don't you just buy The Stage every week, see what auditions are out there and turn up to some of them? You'll soon know if you are of the required standard or not. Good luck.

BTW, there's a very moving tribute to him that the Hitler Rants people on You Tube have uploaded in the last hour or so.

Bruno Ganz, the actor who became world famous via the Hitler Rants on Youtube, taken from the German-language film, Downfall, where he portrayed Hitler in his final days, has died. If you haven't seen the Hitler Rants, you don't know what you're missing, IMO. RIP.

Many congratulations to your DD. Lovely news x

Pretty sure that in photo number 8 is Marcia Haydee, over on the right. Some of the men look recognisable but I can't put names to them.

RIP. Only found out today he was from Salford in Manchester. I lived there for a year.

RIP.

I'm sure there are parents of dancing children on this Forum who live near-ish to you, who might be able to recommend a reputable, qualified teacher near to you.

From what i've read on here your DD's current teacher sounds like a nightmare; even gossiping about other pupils behind their backs. Wow. Please move your daughter ASAP. ( My first dancing teacher in Manchester was like this).

So nice to hear of your DD's lovely, positive news C4D. Hope it continues x

Also from Tring is the daughter of one of our Balletco-ers, who is now in her third year in a classical company in Austria and gets soloist and principal roles !

Happy New Year to all the wonderful Moderators on here .

Merry Christmas to everyone on here. Sending love and peace to you all. xx